School Administrator: School administrator/s demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique academic and social/emotional needs of GT students and families. Nominees in this category use innovative programming structures and/or use of resources to support gifted/high ability learners and their families.
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Teacher/School Staff Member: Teachers/staff that demonstrate a commitment to the GT population through such means as creative teaching methods, going deeper and broader, knowing their students’ areas of passion, and allowing students to reach their potential. Nominate an exceptional teacher or staff member who fosters the growth of GT students and support families.

Parent/Community Member: Parents and community members help to address the needs of GT students and families through additional supportive methods. Nominate a parent or community member who outshines the rest when it comes to providing extraordinary help to your GT community. 

Student: Nominate a student in recognition of their exceptional 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, or nominate a student who has been an outlier in the GT community that has been a tremendous help to their peer community and school.

GT Champion Award

Congratulations to the 2020 GT Champion!
Ginny Grimes, GT Resource Teacher

Congratulations to the 2020 winner of the GT Champion award and all the nominees!

​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.