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Registration

Registration starting Sept 1: $350

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-gifted-association-of-missouri-annual-conference-registration-879505032227

PLC Hours

For teachers who need professional learning clock hours, this conference provides 7.5 hours of content on the nature and needs of gifted, advanced, and neurodiverse learners. Certificates of attendance will be provided for attendees who request a certificate.

2024 Preferred Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites at the University of Missouri 

1225 Fellows Place, Columbia, MO  65201

573-214-2222

October 6-8 

  • Rate of $125/night is good October 3 - 11 for extended stays.

  • Guests responsible for individual rooms and charges.

  • Rooms will be released back to the public on September 9, 2024.

  • Free breakfast, free parking, free wifi, and indoor pool/fitness.


Online Reservations Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=COUUMHX&groupCode=CHH91A&arrivaldate=2024-10-06&departuredate=2024-10-08&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Reservations may also be made by calling the hotel.

 

Drury Plaza Hotel - Columbia East

3100 Interstate 70 Dr SE, Columbia, MO  65201

573-441-0090


  • Rate is $124 for stays during October 6 - 8.

  • Free breakfast, free parking, free wifi, free evening reception, and indoor pool/fitness center

  • Released back to public on September 4, 2024.


Online Reservation Link:

https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10104045

Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10104045.


Break-out Session Schedule-at-a-Glance (See full schedule on tab) 

Featured Speakers

avatar for Dr. Denise Ford

Dr. Denise Ford

Kirkwood School District
Gifted Teacher
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Byrdseed.TV

Byrdseed.TV
Writes, speaks, and creates videos to help teachers around the world...
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Beast Academy & Art of Problem Solving

Beast Academy & Art of Problem Solving

Speakers

avatar for PaperPie

PaperPie

PaperPie
Educational Services Representative
MA

Mizzou Academy

University of Missouri - Columbia
avatar for TJ Swift House ASCEND

TJ Swift House ASCEND

TJ Swift House ASCEND
avatar for Tracy Bednarick-Humes

Tracy Bednarick-Humes

Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students: Lindbergh Schools
GAM Executive President
AB

Allison Bennett

Pattonville School District
Gifted Teacher
MJ

Ms. Jennifer Blank

Clayton School District
Gifted Education Specialist
EB

Elizabeth Brisch

Pattonville School District
Gifted Teacher
avatar for Dr. Dina Brulles

Dr. Dina Brulles

Arizona State University
Academic Associate, MLF Teacher's College
MM

Ms. Megan Burian

Rockwood School District
Gifted Resource Teacher
RC

Ruthie Caplinger

Blair Oaks School District
Gifted Teacher
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education
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Missouri Alliance for Arts Education

Missouri Alliance for Arts Education
Phyllis Pasley, Executive Director
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Fisher

Dr. Jennifer Fisher

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education
avatar for Shannon Fuller

Shannon Fuller

North Kansas City Schools
Teacher
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Navigating Gifted

Navigating Gifted
Founder
EG

Erin Gunter

Hallsville R-IV School District
Gifted Program Coordinator
avatar for sarah harashe

sarah harashe

Rockwood School District
Middle School Gifted Teacher
avatar for Jennifer Hawkins

Jennifer Hawkins

St. Clair R-XIII
Gifted Teacher/GAM Board Secretary
avatar for Mr. Chris Holmes

Mr. Chris Holmes

School District of Clayton
Gifted Coordinator / Specialist
LH

Lauren Huff

University of Missouri-Columbia
Student
DI

Diana Iborg

Rockwood School District / Lindenwood University
Psychometrist / Adjunct Professor
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Mrs. Jennifer Kidwell

De Soto 73 School District
TAG Facilitator
HK

Holly Kincaid

Truman State
Assistant Professor of Education
avatar for Dr. Brandi Klepper

Dr. Brandi Klepper

A Place To Grow, LLC
Psychologist
avatar for Jessica LaFollette

Jessica LaFollette

University of Missouri - Columbia
Adjunct Professor
avatar for E. Ariele Lee

E. Ariele Lee

School of Rock
JL

Jenny Long

Gifted Parent Support (GPS) & KGTC
Parent
avatar for Dr. Bronwyn MacFarlane

Dr. Bronwyn MacFarlane

Arkansas State University
Professor
avatar for Carly Mansfield

Carly Mansfield

Kirkwood Schools
Gifted Specialist
avatar for Lauren Maschmann

Lauren Maschmann

Lindbergh Schools
MS Gifted Teacher
DS

Dr. Stephanie McKoy

Branson School District
Teacher of Gifted and Science
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Destination Imagination - Missouri

Destination Imagination - Missouri
JM

Jennifer Moore

Kirkwood School District
Gifted Specialist
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Lesli Moylan

Missouri Environmental Education Association
Co-Director
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Christine Nobbe

DESE
Director of Gifted Education
CP

Cassie Peterein

Jefferson R-VII School District
K-12 Gifted Specialist
avatar for Phoebe Pohlman

Phoebe Pohlman

Perry County School District #32
Gifted/Talented and Enrichment Teacher
DP

Dustin Politte-Bender

Positive Note Music Therapy
Music Therapist
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Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals

Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals
MP

Maeve Prusnick

Missouri State Archives
Outreach Archivist
DR

Deborah Rogers

Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
Green Schools Coordinator
JR

Justine Rogers

Southern Boone R-1 Schools
Gifted Resource Teacher
KR

Katherine Rottjakob

Center for Creative Learning
Elementary Gifted STEAM Specialist
avatar for Mrs. Jessi Smith

Mrs. Jessi Smith

Grandview R-II School District
Gifted Specialist
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MHS (Multi-Health Systems)

MHS (Multi-Health Systems)
HT

Heather Tomicich

Francis Howell School District
Gifted Education Specialist/GAM Exec VP
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Truman State University

Truman State University
CV

Cindy Voller

Kirkwood School District
Gifted Specialist