Graduate Research Assistant
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
John Burrell is a doctoral student at the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Giftedness, and Talent Development at the University of Connecticut. His undergraduate degree is in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Minnesota. He also has an M.A. in Teaching from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. John currently serves as a research assistant on Project EAGLE, a $2.9 million project developing a dynamic approach to equitably identify gifted English Learners (ELs). John’s research interests include executive functions and study skills, mathematical education, and conceptions of giftedness and talent development.
In line with his belief that research and teaching are mutually reinforcing endeavors, John serves on the faculty of the Andover Summer Program at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. John has nine years of experience teaching middle school and high math, science, and study skills.
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Poster 41: Leveraging Gifted Students’ strengths in supporting Executive Functioning Difficulties
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM ET
IN:OUT—A Dynamic Approach to Spot English Learner Potential/Talent as Soon as Monday Morning
Friday, November 14, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Catch Them Being Gifted: An Alternative Approach to Talent Spotting
Saturday, November 15, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM ET