Justin Pata

GT/Advanced Science Teacher - Forest Meadow MS - Richardson ISD - M.A. Gifted Education - GT Advocate - TIA Exemplary Teacher

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

8th grade #Patawans bring you Physics! Students are doing roller coaster, bumper car, and viking swing labs to demonstrate Newton’s Laws in practical systems. Students are learning how to use CPO devices, make precise measurements, and follow a scientific procedure. #RISDDreamBig

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

@growinggiftedco @RichardsonISD Here is the correct subject/color arrangement:

Science is Green 🟩
Math is Red 🟥
Reading is Blue 🟦
Social Studies is Yellow 🟨

There can be other options but I think these are the best 😅

[TAGT @TXGifted]

Tracy Inman, Ed.D., will explore how a strong focus on giftedness can affect children and their families, and how you can help create greater balance, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. CT, Thursday, September 17.

Register now: https://t.co/OTMUqMyFv7

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

Short weeks don't stop #Patawans from exploring! 6th Grade GT students did a stations lab on observing chemical changes. (fizzing and glow sticks everywhere!)

GT 7th Graders did a diffusion lab, observing food coloring dissolving in water of varying temperatures. @RISDScience

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

I'm so excited for this!! #GiftedEducation

[TAGT @TXGifted]

What have you learned through leading a G/T program that could help another coordinator, administrator, or program leader? The Call for Proposals for the 2027 TAGT Leadership Conference is open. Submit your proposal by October 1. https://t.co/jqawoQe8sV

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

Introducing our new 6th grade GT #Patawans at @ForestMeadowMS learning about density. They were challenged to choose 3 liquids and make a density column, which they then dropped a die into it and had to explain how that occurred. They did amazing! I love the way it turned out!

[TAGT @TXGifted]

Join Tracy Inman, Ed.D., 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. CT. on September 17, for Parenting Gifted Children and the Balance of Being, a free, one-hour webinar focused on supporting greater balance for gifted children and their families. Register now: https://t.co/OTMUqMyFv7

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

The 8th grade #Patawans kicked off our learning with a steel wool ignite! Literally, ignite. Students burned steel wool to see the effect on mass.

Amazing introduction for this unit! Thanks to our department chair for the idea! @ForestMeadowMS

#ReturnOfThePatawans #RISDdreamon

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

The #Patawans are starting the week strong. We started the day by asking science questions and posting them to our Wonder Wall! Researchers will continue to add to this throughout the year.

We also wrote our first CER of the year. A great Monday at @ForestMeadowMS #RISDdreamon

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

Absolutely!! #GiftedEducation

[TAGT @TXGifted]

Back-to-school season is a good time to ask: Are all students being challenged to grow? For gifted learners, growth often requires deeper thinking and flexible pacing. TAGT supports educators with a community focused on helping gifted learners thrive. https://t.co/O37bp9rHrQ

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

I missed the first day post yesterday so here it is today.

Starting year 11 in education with a cool new experience. The #Patawans are back and this year the original clan is back for 8th grade! The #Patawans span over three grades now! Can't wait for a great year! #RISDdreamon

[TAGT @TXGifted]

2026 TAGT Award nominations are now open! Help recognize an outstanding educator, administrator, or advocate whose service, leadership, and commitment are making a difference for gifted learners across Texas. Nominations close August 28. Submit now: https://t.co/1pgHHre6tp

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

This is AMAZING!

[TAGT @TXGifted]

G/T Teacher Labs return with interactive sessions focused on challenge, differentiation, and practical uses of AI. Available only to TAGT Educator and Leader Members, you leave the sessions with ideas you can use with your G/T learners. Register: https://t.co/Owj4dccs05

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

Legendary Professional Learning Team! Appreciate the early mornings, late nights and everything in between to support every child, every teacher and every leader for 4 weeks of summer conferences! #RISDDreamOn #RISDleadandlearn

[Forest Meadow MS @ForestMeadowMS]

You are invited a meet and greet with our new Principal Crystal Kemp on August 5th from 5:30 - 7PM. Hear what's new at Forest Meadow.

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

This was so amazing! If you are at #RISDTWG today, come check out my session on Teamwork in Classrooms during Session 2!! Thanks @PLinRISD for the opportunity to be here to share!

[Professional Learning RISD @PLinRISD]

So many great sessions are happening at #risdtwg @RichardsonISD From culture to technology, so many great opportunities for learning! #risdlearns

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

Such a joy to be presenting at Together We Grow today!! Amazing session with amazing teachers! #RISDTWG

[Shawna Ballast @BallastShawna]

Great learning today at #RISDTWG! #RISDDreamOn #RISDLeadandLearn

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

Getting excited for next week's Together We Grow Conference! I will be sharing a session on collaboration and student ownership in classrooms. Join us to learn some tips and tricks to help students own their work and work together! Hope to see you there! #RISDTWG #Collaboration

[Justin Pata @TheGTScienceGuy]

This was such a fun session! Thank you @mooretolearn for such a great presentation. What a way to spend the last breakout session for @LearnTexas this year. My first experience there and it was amazing! Thank you so much @PLinRISD for the opportunity to be there. #RISDdreambig

[Laura Moore @mooretolearn]

My ❤️ is full! I just spent two amazing days @LearnTexas and presented twice! I left with amazing connections and ideas that I can’t wait to share! 🍌🪩 #plinrisd #risddreambig @PLinRISD