Recognition

Teacher Recognition program is designed to shine a light on teachers who bring gifted and talented elements into the classroom. Please tell us about a teacher who has had a 'big picture' impact on your child. This teacher did more than just provide students with a challenge in the classroom, they included the traits of inspiration, humor, motivation, understanding, assessment and follow through into each of their lessons.

This teacher might be intriguing, thus, inspiring their students to ask more questions. Or, this might be the teacher who provides multiple options for students when presenting assignments/assessments/projects. Outstanding teachers use tiered or compacted assignments which allows students to focus on skills at different levels of complexity and abstraction based on individual needs.

We are looking for that teacher who really understands the gifted learner and the culture of the classroom. If you know of a teacher who fits any of these descriptions, please nominate that teacher for the SAGT Teacher Recognition Program by contacting us at SAGTpresident76092@gmail.com

In your nomination please include the following information: teacher name/grade, campus, the reason for nomination, and if you wish to remain anonymous. Thank you so much for helping SAGT honor our outstanding teachers!

Recent Teacher Recognition Honorees

State

TAGT has an award program to honor and recognize outstanding individuals and groups that have demonstrated a commitment to the gifted community in Texas. The awards are presented in recognition of service, contribution, and commitment to gifted education.

The four state award categories are Educator of the Gifted, Administrator of the Gifted, Advocate of the Gifted, and Parent Group of the Gifted.  

For more information: http://www.txgifted.org/state-awards

The Texas Association for Gifted & Talented (TAGT) named Karen Otto, CHS English 2 GT teacher, as the 2018 TAGT Educator of the Gifted Award recipient.  Ms. Otto works hard to bring innovative, creative teaching to the classroom and takes her students out into the community.  Thank you Ms. Otto - this award is well deserved!