Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics

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11 month Teacher Specialist for Advanced Academics

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

It’s exciting to start the year in community with ALL 3-5 FCPS teachers! Dr. Harris speaking to a full house. @FCPSAdvAcad @JReinhardEdD @FCPSMaryland @FCPSCurriculum

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

FCPS being highlighted by MSDE for the great work being done at the MSDE GT Collaborative. @RidenourEAATS speaking about the EGATE process and highlighting the work he & @AGurnettFCPSAA have done with BES and UES. @JReinhardEdD

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

Tried out an activity I created I called “Elevator Pitch Scramble”. Instead of presenting to a large group for 2 min, we did rounds and everyone presented to everyone else in small groups, then switched!! @FCPSAdvAcad @JReinhardEdD

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

@FcpsElemMath celebrates 🎉3 🎉Elem Math Specialists FCPS Teachers Of the Year. THREE! (Michelle Lebo, Ally Golightly-Riggs @golightlyteach, Lauren Pearce). It speaks to the amazing work done by the entire Elementary Math Department!!
@jenniclausen @FCPSAdvAcad

[Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. @JReinhardEdD]

The Advanced Academics SurPrize Patrol honored New Market Elementary’s Lei Ann Woozley, recognized by the MD Gifted & Talented Advisory Council for all of her remarkable accomplishments in the instructional setting. Congratulations! @MrsSmithFCPS @Leiannwoozley

[Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. @JReinhardEdD]

Another Advanced Academics SurPrize Patrol visit, this time to Glade Elementary to congratulate Sarah Williams, recognized by the MD Gifted & Talented Advisory Council for her accomplishments in the instructional setting. ⁦@MrsSmithFCPS⁩

[Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. @JReinhardEdD]

Scenes from a celebration at Ballenger Creek Elementary today. The @FCPSAdvAcad SurPrize Patrol congratulated Michelle Lebo and Melissa Myers for their recognition by the MD Gifted & Talented Advisory Council for their excellence. Such outstanding teacher leaders! @RidenourEAATS

[Justin Ridenour @RidenourEAATS]

More representation for FCPS. Multiple award winners! From teachers to specialist to central office support! @Stein_FCPS @MrsSmithFCPS @JReinhardEdD @FCPSAdvAcad

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

So proud of the work @FCPSAdvAcad does! A strong leader with a vision in @JReinhardEdD & an AMAZING team of AA Specialists is what makes the change. I’m just try to be a thought partner, problem solver, & talent nurturer! Thank you #GTAC. @AGurnettFCPSAA @RidenourEAATS

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

@FCPSAdvAcad showing love and support for our colleague and friend at the Secondary Math Meeting. Such a thoughtful idea @technologylaura!
@JReinhardEdD @WFMShkehr @MrsLippyFCPS @BB_FCPS @SSislerFCPSmath

[Christine Borman-Bozick @BB_FCPS]

Teachers of HAL cluster groups at Gifted Learner 102 are using the socratic seminar protocol to dig in & deeply discuss how the unique SEL needs of gifted learners impact talent development & achievement and implications for Ts. @JReinhardEdD @MrsSmithFCPS @RidenourEAATS

[Justin Ridenour @RidenourEAATS]

Thank you to Elem&MS staff who engaged in learning the past 2 nights. Teachers took time out of their evening to dive deeply into the SEL side of GT. Attending Gifted Learner 102! @JReinhardEdD @MrsSmithFCPS @BB_FCPS @InnovativeLaura

[TAGT @TXGifted]

You're invited to the TAGT parent webinar Balancing Brilliance: Nurturing Executive Function & Mental Health in Gifted Kids on Sept. 10, @ 6:30 PM CST! Presented in English & Spanish, this is perfect for parents looking to support their gifted children! https://t.co/UzTBe5DUgD

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

LEARNING & MEMORY This poster outlines the five main elements of the simple model of the mind (perfectly visualised and interpreted by @olicav). These ideas on how learning happens underpin the first collection of summaries in my book Teaching One-Pagers via @JohnCattEd

🫵 REPOST and download a FREE HQ copy here: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu

[Justin Ridenour @RidenourEAATS]

Already spotting some hallmarks of GT at BCES (@Stein_FCPS). Essential questions, transparent expectations and learning, deeper think of math standards with Just in Time Tasks. #Proudofthem #CalibratingOurCourse #AchievingEGATEStatus @FCPSAdvAcad @JReinhardEdD @MrsSmithFCPS

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

It is no longer about the Middle School and/or Elementary Advanced Academics teams, it’s just the “Advanced Academics” Team! 1 + 1 = a perfect 10. Great things are to come. #CalibratingOurCourse @JReinhardEdD @FCPSAdvAcad

[Laura Shearer, MS Adv Academics Teacher Specialist @InnovativeLaura]

Loved hearing about this getting-to-know-you survey that @nlrhoades will be using with her Ss tomorrow! She pulled strategies and questions from the Gifted Learners 103 PL that she took last year through the @FCPSAdvAcad office!

@JReinhardEdD @MrsSmithFCPS

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

@BB_FCPS @JReinhardEdD @FCPSCurriculum I’m so grateful you’re as excited to grow with us as I am to learn from you. We are fortunate to have been able to add your knowledge, passion, and positivity to our team!

[Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics @MrsSmithFCPS]

So glad @JReinhardEdD got pictures to share! I can not even put into words how amazing the OAA team is this year and how excited I am to begin this next era with this group of talented and passionate educators. #CalibratingOurCourse @FCPSAdvAcad @FCPSCurriculum

[Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. @JReinhardEdD]

Kicked off SY25 w/Team Amazing Advanced Academics! This year’s theme is “Calibrating Our Course in Advanced Academics.” I look forward to documenting the evidence of team, teacher and student learning along the way as we strive to close equity and excellence gaps! @FCPSAdvAcad