Dr. Jim Delisle-Dr. Delisle has been a teacher of gifted children and those who work on their behalf for more than 30 years. A former classroom teacher, teacher of gifted children, and counselor of gifted adolescents, Jim recently retired from Kent State University where he served as Director of undergraduate and graduate programs in gifted child education for 25 years.
Jim has served on the Board of Directors of several schools and associations, including the National Association for Gifted Children, Duke University Talent Advisory Board, the Council for Exceptional Children, and The Roeper School for the Gifted.
The author of more than 250 articles and 14 books, Jim’s work has been published in multiple languages worldwide. Too, his work has been highlighted in such popular media as The New York Times, Washington Post, People Magazine, and on Oprah! His book, The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook (with co-author Judy Galbraith) is among the most popular books ever published in the field of gifted child education, with more than 200,000 copies in print.
Carolyn Coil- Carolyn is an internationally known speaker, author, trainer, consultant and educator. In her workshops, professional development courses, seminars and keynotes, she is an enthusiastic, motivating and energetic presenter. Carolyn works with teachers, parents and students offering practical strategies for raising student achievement, differentiating curriculum, implementing a variety of assessment strategies, and dealing with the problems and challenges associated with preparing ourselves and our children for living and working in the 21st Century.
T. Marni Vos- Ms. Vos is a clean and refreshing humorist. She is as funny as she is inspiring. A motivational speaker, she entertains with her keynotes as she motivates and inspires her audience to be top performers at their work and as individuals. T. Marni Vos leaves her audience not only with an additional communication tool, but she leaves them laughing, free of stress, and ready for change.
Conference Presentation Proposal inquiries to dhanslip@westside66.org negifted@gmail.com
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