by admin | Jun 25, 2017 | Teacher Spotlight
By: Emily Aderhold In first grade, LIndsey Gathright responded to a school assignment that, “When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.” She now teaches first grade at WINGS, proving that sometimes dreams do come true. Gathright grew up in Lake of the Ozarks, and... 
by admin | Jun 24, 2017 | Teacher Spotlight
By: Emily Ader-Hold With a Ph.D. in Theatre History and Theory, a seed no doubt inspired by her high school theatre teacher, Paula Thompson understands the arc of a story. When asked what brings her joy working with gifted children, Dr. Thompson remarked on student... by admin | Jun 11, 2017 | Personal Stories
Naomi Meng is going to be in 5th grade at Rountree Elementary. She attends WINGS and her many interests and activities include chess, piano, violin, math, ballet and swim. She agreed to journal her yearly summer trip to China. This is her first installment. Journal... 
by admin | Jun 11, 2017 | Teacher Spotlight
A Passion for Learning and Teaching By: Elana Hadi and Hannah Young (Edited by Katie Su) Storytelling, universal values and a passion for teaching and reaching. Paula Pursley grew up in Warrensburg, Missouri. She completed her primary, high school, and college... 
by admin | May 1, 2017 | Teacher Spotlight
I am the Librarian at the Phelps Center for Gifted Education. This is my sixth year at WINGS and with Springfield Public Schools. I have enjoyed being the Librarian and a Teacher here at Phelps. I am originally from the small town of Seneca Missouri. I received my...