Susan has a passion for nurturing the talents of gifted learners. She has 17 years of
experience as a Gifted Specialist at a Tribal School, and she is a Gifted Coordinator partnering with
Purdue University’s Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute. Susan holds a Gifted
Endorsement from the University of Connecticut, enhancing her ability to provide tailored
instruction for gifted students. A recognized leader in the field, Susan is President-elect of the
Michigan Association for Gifted Children, where she actively shapes gifted education at the local
and state levels. Through engaging workshops and presentations, Susan shares her expertise and
practical strategies to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity in the classroom.