Assistant Professor of Special Education The University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Short Description: Explore the unique strengths, challenges, and experiences of African American mothers raising gifted children. This session highlights the intersection of race, gender, and giftedness, focusing on advocacy, decision-making, and mental health. Gain valuable insights to better support gifted children from underrepresented communities and create more inclusive, responsive educational environments. Ideal for educators, coordinators, parents, and researchers.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the unique challenges African American mothers face when advocating for their gifted children within educational systems, focusing on the intersectionality of race, gender, and giftedness.
Identify strategies to create culturally responsive, inclusive educational environments that better support gifted children from underrepresented communities and their families.
Implement practical tools to enhance communication with parents, address mental health concerns, and support the social-emotional well-being of gifted students in diverse classrooms.
