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The G/T Gazette

Elevating Excellence in Every Classroom

The G/T GazetteElevating Excellence in Every Classroom

January 12, 2026⛄ January 12, 2026⛄

How Can This Newsletter Help You? How Can This Newsletter Help You?

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One of our goals this semester is to serve as a resource for teachers. We want all learners — especially our G/T students — to thrive and grow as they move toward the end of the year. This newsletter will share practical tips and strategies to help YOU support their success.


If you would like us to put something specific in this newsletter, or if you would like assistance with planning for your Gifted students, reach out to us. Our contact info is at the bottom of this newsletter.

Where Can You Begin? Where Can You Begin?

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The TXSS G/T Hub is a resource for you, students, and parents. You can click on the picture above to visit our website. We encourage you to jump in there and dig around. We will add more as the semester progresses.


Our department can also provide one-on-one coaching! If you have a specific question or need help differentiating an assignment or activity, let us know. We will set up a time to brainstorm together.

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The first staff member that answers correctly gets a shout out in the next newsletter!

Submit your answers to G/T Gazette Brain Teaser – Fill out form
A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?

G/T in 5-ish G/T in 5-ish

Click the button below to see a short video that will give you some more insight into gifted children. Also, don't forget that we are in referral season! You can use the link at the bottom of the page to refer a student for G/T services.
GT in 5_ Identification and Traits of a Gifted Child

Strategy of the Week Strategy of the Week

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Normalize failure: Create a "Failure Friday" where students share their biggest mistakes and what they learned, which helps reduce the fear of making mistakes.

Have you done this before? We would love to hear about how you used this strategy in your classroom previously.


Never done this before? Try it and let us know how it goes!



Email Leigh at lradichel@k12.com to share.

Resources Resources

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25-26 K12 Stride Gifted Talented Manual Updated 12.17.25.pdf
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GT service Plan 2526 SY (2).pdf
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Byrdseed - Lessons that get kids’ brains sweating.

Differentiated lessons from Ian Byrd that'll get your students' brains sweating.

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Home - The Center For Depth and Complexity

The Center for Depth and ComplexityThe Depth and Complexity Framework is used in thousands of schools districts to create differentiated and rigorous learning experiences for…

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Referral Information Referral Information

In order for a student to be tested during the Spring testing window, the form must be completed by February 28. Any referrals after this date will be processed during the Fall 2026 semester.



Remember that anyone can refer a student: parent, teacher, counselor, or administrator. Students can also self-refer.

Referral Link for Staff & Families (Please share with anyone that needs it)

G/T Staff G/T Staff

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Leigh Radichel

G/T Manager

lradichel@k12.com

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Kristen Munchinsky

G/T Coordinator

kmunchinsky@k12.com

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Tiffany Caffey

G/T Teacher for TVAH 3-8

tcaffey@k12.com

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Kaitlen Getz

G/T Teacher for LSOA K-3

kgetz@k12.com

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Ashlyn Letourneau

G/T Teacher for TVAH 3-5 (students transferred from TOPS), TOPS 6-8, and DATX 5-8

aletourneau@k12.com

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Caren Lindsey

G/T Teacher for LSOA 4-8

clindsey@k12.com

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Jerry Smith

G/T Teacher for TVAH, TOPS, DATX 9-12

jsmith9@k12.com

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Kim Hipple

G/T Clerk

khipple@k12.com

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