GT Champion Award

Congratulations to the 2019 GT Champion!
Ginny Grimes, GT Resource Teacher

JAGC would like to congratulate Jeffco staff and students on their nominations for 2019 GT Champion of the year!  Their hard work in their respective roles in the district has stood out among their peers and shows their dedication to our gifted community. 

​Nominees

• Duncan Dotterrer, GT STEAM Lab Teacher, Stevens Elementary School
• Amy Baker, Digital Teacher Librarian, West Jefferson Middle School
• Barb Grindle, 3rd Grade Teacher, Marshdale Elementary School
• Laurel Rogstad, 5th Grade GT Center Teacher, Coronado Elementary School
• Allison Olis, 5th Grade GT Center Teacher, Westridge Elementary School
• Marla Caviness-French, GT Resource Teacher
• Katherina Mook, 12th Grade GT Student, Wheat Ridge High School           
• Lily Craddock, 6th Grade GT Student, Westridge Elementary School

Who Can I Nominate as a GT Champion?

School Administrator: School administrator/s demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique academic and social/emotional needs of this population. They use innovative programming structures and/or use of resources to support gifted/high ability learners.

Teacher/School Staff Member: Teachers/staff will demonstrate commitment to this population through such means as creative teaching methods, going deeper and broader, knowing their students’ areas of passion, allowing students to reach their potential. Teachers may advance their career through professional development, advance certification or degrees. They may create programs/services outside of the classroom that foster the growth of GT students and support families.

​Communication/Support Member: Schools may address the needs of GT students and families through additional supportive methods. This could include info nights, GT info in newsletters, soliciting parent help for groups, speakers and resource sharing.

Student: In recognition of their extraordinary achievements in their chosen area of talent or giftedness, nominate a student who has shown high performance in leadership, creativity, or various artistic and academic fields.