The G/T Gazette
Elevating Excellence in Every Classroom
January 12, 2026⛄
How Can This Newsletter Help You?
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?
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.
The first staff member that answers correctly gets a shout out in the next newsletter!
G/T in 5-ish
Strategy of the Week
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
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.
G/T Staff
Leigh Radichel
G/T Manager
lradichel@k12.com
Kristen Munchinsky
G/T Coordinator
kmunchinsky@k12.com
Tiffany Caffey
G/T Teacher for TVAH 3-8
tcaffey@k12.com
Kaitlen Getz
G/T Teacher for LSOA K-3
kgetz@k12.com
Ashlyn Letourneau
G/T Teacher for TVAH 3-5 (students transferred from TOPS), TOPS 6-8, and DATX 5-8
aletourneau@k12.com
Caren Lindsey
G/T Teacher for LSOA 4-8
clindsey@k12.com
Jerry Smith
G/T Teacher for TVAH, TOPS, DATX 9-12
jsmith9@k12.com
Kim Hipple
G/T Clerk
khipple@k12.com

