Co-Director Nasri Academy for Gifted Children Henderson, Nevada, United States
Short Description: How can educators help gifted students turn so-called “wicked” labels into opportunities for growth? By blending short clips from Wicked (Part 1) with research-based strategies, this session equips teachers to guide gifted learners in reframing failure, taming perfectionism, and strengthening resilience. Leave with classroom-ready activities that foster a supportive environment where students feel safe soaring beyond their self-imposed limits.
Learning Objectives:
Reframing Failure: Participants will learn practical methods to help students view mistakes as opportunities for growth rather than threats to their self-worth.
Managing Perfectionism: Educators will gain strategies—like creating manageable goals and positive self-talk prompts—to support students in overcoming perfectionist thinking.
Building Resilience: Teachers will leave with a toolkit of classroom-ready activities, including discussion prompts and journaling exercises, that nurture perseverance and a “fail forward” mindset in their gifted learners.
