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Art as Method
I was six years old when I stared into the fire of Turner's painting The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons. I wandered in the atmosphere of it, in the mist that washed over the sky and water. The burning buildings of parliament were peaceful in painting; they...
Executive functioning
By Dr. Brandi L. Klepper The school year is well upon us. Kids, teens, and parents are falling into the routine of a new grade, if not a new school. This is the time of year when parents come to me concerned about their child's focus and attention, time management,...
Teacher Spotlight: Lindsey Gathright
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...
Teacher Spotlight: Paula Thompson
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...
5th grader travels to China (part 1)
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...
Teacher Spotlight: Paula Pursley
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...
Tim Mills (bio)
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...
Community Resource Guide
Our local Interpreters Coalition is a collaboration of various conservation, nature and education agencies in our community. The Community Resource Guide - is compiled by the Interpreters Coalition to assist in utilizing the varied resources of our community toward...
Meltdowns
By Dr. Brandi L. Klepper (This is part of our Ask Dr. Klepper series) Spring can be a busy and stressful time of year. Very often, for gifted kids, spring can be fertile ground for tension and emotional outbreaks. Between the anticipation of summer, fatigue with the...
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