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Meet Miss Martino
Meet Miss Martino
I am currently pursuing a doctorate in Gifted Education. I received my undergraduate and master’s degree from the College of Education at Texas Christian University, go Frogs!
I strive to create a positive and supportive classroom environment. I do this by getting to know my students and showing that I truly care about them. I value student’s thoughts, ideas and actions and can’t wait to see what unique talents and strengths each student brings to our class.
I acknowledge positive student behavior and aim to foster positive communication and dialogue with both students and their families.Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
I strive to create a positive and supportive classroom environment. I do this by getting to know my students and showing that I truly care about them. I value student’s thoughts, ideas and actions and can’t wait to see what unique talents and strengths each student brings to our class.
I acknowledge positive student behavior and aim to foster positive communication and dialogue with both students and their families.Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
About QUEST
About QUEST
QUEST stands for Question, Unite, Explore, Strive, and Think. These active verbs describe what you will see happening in our pull-out classes with our gifted and highly capable students.
QUEST Standards
Independence
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Communication
Research
Collaboration
Leadership
QUEST curriculum is centered around year-long universal themes and generalizations. It is made up of student learning experiences that integrate STEAMSS (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Math, and Social Studies) and Reading. Creative and critical thinking skills are woven throughout with focused attention on developing both independent and collaborative learning skills. The elements of Depth and Complexity as well as Content Imperatives help students reach those highest levels of thinking as they tackle QUEST challenges.
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Click here or the TAGT logo to access parent webinars! Scroll down to the Past Webinars section to listen to experts talk about all things related to parenting a Gifted child!
Click here or the National Association for Gifted Children logo to access tools and resources for parents!
State Goal for Gifted and Talented Students
State Goal for Gifted and Talented Students
Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.
State Definition of Gifted and Talented Children
State Definition of Gifted and Talented Children
Gifted and talented students means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:
exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
excels in a specific academic field.
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