Week by week, Michelle Ptacek, a master educator, sits in front of her well-appointed library, behind her laptop, writing and composing songs, reading articles about developmental psychology, and working with neurodivergent children, hoping that her work with them on foundational self-awareness and interpersonal skills will benefit them academically and socially. As a result of the … [Read More]

Books Frequently Referenced in This Class: When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers by Judy Galbraith, M.A. and Jim Delisle, PhD Character Building Day by Day by Anne D. Mather, Louise B. Weldon The Gifted Kids/Teen Survival Guide by James R Delisle and Judy Galbraith The Gifted Kids Workbook by Heather Boorman Living with … [Read More]

How do we sign up? Semester sign-up forms are distributed in select communities online. If you’ve heard about this class from a different source, please fill out a contact form and be prepared to forward your Davidson Exchange email when we get back to you. We can’t make it work in our schedule five days … [Read More]

Thank you for choosing me as an online educator to meet the on-going individual needs of your student. I’ve found clear expectations for both learners and caregivers provides an excellent foundation for a good working relationship. Please look over this document for information that could impact our scheduled classes. Communication: Communication for this class happens … [Read More]