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Vanessa Heller

@hell2teach.bsky.social

Educator & ally, contributor to “Teaching for Racial Equity: Becoming Interrupters” & @acces2equityed & blogs, Presenter/Trainer in #Inquiry #PBL #GiftEd, Everyone Academy Ambassador, President:Tri-County GATE Council, Exec. Board Member: Gold Coast CUE

416 Followers  |  210 Following  |  54 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  1.9756

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Welcome to the 25-26 School Year with TCGC! Join us on a GATE Date Th. 8/14/25 at 3:30 PST on Zoom to chat about all things gifted education! sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Not a member of TCGC yet? Check out our Fall newsletter for more info! www.canva.com/design/DAGl4...

06.08.2025 23:43 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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I am so excited to attend the @cagifted Summer Institute! Let the learning flow! #gifted #giftedvoices

23.07.2025 04:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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So excited to share more about differentiation best practices and lessons to encourage global awareness at NAGC25, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up to join me at nagc.org/nagc25! @NAGCgifted hashtag#gifteded hashtag#NAGC25

21.07.2025 22:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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For So. CA colleagues:
Tri-County GATE Council asks you to join our board or serve on a committee.
Election Page: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
TCGC provides a venue for those in education, parents/guardians, and interested people to share info, resources, & programs that support the gifted.

12.05.2025 20:13 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Why identify for giftedness? Proper teacher training about high-ability learners and differentiating for all learners is key!
Quotes from "Beyond Gifted Education: Designing and Implementing Advanced Academic Programs" by Peters, Matthews, McBee, & McCoach. This is a must-read!

21.04.2025 22:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Don't forget! GATE Date is this Thursday (4/10) at 3:30pm. Zoom link is on website homepage. Bring questions and resources to share with other GATE educators in the region. We are here to help!

07.04.2025 16:52 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

This article is a great read... and why you should attend our FREE screening of "Counted Out" on 3/31/25! Register here: edushare.ing/ce

25.03.2025 02:03 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Well, the last hug went to MaryAlison at #SpringCUE. So much fun and learning! Thanks @cueinc.bsky.social and my affiliate @goldcoastcue.bsky.social and to beautiful Palm Springs! #EduSky #EdTech

23.03.2025 01:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As the last day of #SpringCUE came to an end, Yaritza Villalba closed with a heartfelt keynote full of not only professional takeaways, but personal ones as well. Thanks @cueinc and @GoldCoastCUE #EduSky #EdTech

23.03.2025 01:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“The Report Card” by Andrew Clements is about the over-emphasis on traditional grading practices, purposeful resistance, and hidden genius. Nora Rowley is a super-smart fifth grader, but she doesn’t want the attention for it. But then, her secret is revealed!

21.03.2025 15:53 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Day 2 at #SpringCUE just ended… hugs in hallways on the way to sessions, hugs and community at affiliate meet ups… Gold Coast, Los Angeles, Inland Area, & Nevada folks enjoying the time together. @cueinc.bsky.social @goldcoastcue.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech #BestPractices

22.03.2025 05:51 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Day 2 at #SpringCUE so far… teacher connections are real! @cueinc.bsky.social @goldcoastcue.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech

21.03.2025 21:28 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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More Day 1 fun with friends at #SpringCUE @goldcoastcue.bsky.social @cueinc.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech

21.03.2025 05:58 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Day 1 at #SpringCUE is full of sunshine and smiles from friends!

20.03.2025 17:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I’ll be attending and presenting!

14.03.2025 21:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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So much fun seeing former students on stage!!! Tonight was all about Sarah in her show: A VERY GLASSY SKETCH SHOW PRESENTS: MAR10 MADNESS. I got to see a bunch of @MCMS_Panthers and I won the raffle too! @oakparkusd

11.03.2025 06:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sa. 4/5 is the @tricountyg8.bsky.social GATE Council Colloquium in Carpinteria, CA! Tri-County GATE Council is happy to share #BestPractices in #GiftEd #2E #Differentiation and more! I'll be presenting and we have an amazing keynote by Julie Hull, President of CA Association for the Gifted! #EduSky

04.03.2025 20:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Let’s celebrate the dedicated educators, administrators, and all those who support our gifted/high potential learners! @cagifted put on an amazing #CAGcon25 this weekend! It was a pleasure to present, learn, and collaborate with those who care deeply about students. #GATE #GiftEd

04.03.2025 04:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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@cagifted has officially begun! The executive board inspired us with their opening words about the importance of advocating for our #gifted learners and the educators and families who nurture them. #EduSky #GATE #CAGcon25

01.03.2025 02:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“Matilda” by Roald Dahl stars a magical child “who feels like an outcast until meeting a special mentor”.(byrdseed.com) “Matilda” has also been adapted for stage and screen!

27.02.2025 18:12 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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This weekend!!!! @cagifted annual conference is 3/1-3/2! As a presenter for CAG for years, I am always excited to share #BestPractices with colleagues who serve our #GiftEd and #HighPotential learners! #UDL #Differentiation #Inquiry
www.cagifted.org/events

27.02.2025 22:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

As President of Tri County GATE Council, I highly recommend this half day Gifted Education Colloquium In Carpinteria, CA on April 5th!

26.02.2025 06:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Empower Your Students with Choice! | 2025 NAGC Teachers Summit
YouTube video by nagcgifted Empower Your Students with Choice! | 2025 NAGC Teachers Summit

Don’t miss out on “It’s Your Choice: A Differentiation Celebration” at NAGC’s Teachers Virtual Summit, Feb. 25-26, 2025! 🎉 Learn practical strategies to empower students with meaningful choices while keeping your classroom structured and engaging.
Register: NAGC.org/Summit25
youtu.be/jMidIPNC8Eo?...

19.02.2025 22:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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There's just under a month left to apply for one of our research grants: ncte.org/research/res...

We invite proposals from teachers, teacher researchers and teacher educators who are members of NCTE.

Grants will be awarded for periods of up to one year and up to $4,000 over the life of the grant.

18.02.2025 16:53 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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It's conference season! I'm presenting at the National Association of Gifted Children Teachers' Virtual Summit on 2/25 and at the California Association for the Gifted annual conference on March 1st-2nd! I hope to see you at one or both events! #GiftedEd #GATE #UDL #BestPractices #Differentiation

18.02.2025 04:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

And thank you, @mllevalsunshine.bsky.social for sharing your expertise with our @goldcoastcue.bsky.social members at #SuperBold25! @cueinc.bsky.social

09.02.2025 02:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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For my educator friends who want to learn more about differentiation and gifted/high-potential education, please consider (virtually) attending the NAGC Teachers' Summit. Recordings will be available to view for 60 days after the event too!

Register: nagc.org/page/summit25

08.02.2025 00:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

SuperBold25, hosted by @goldcoastcue.bsky.social is tomorrow in Oxnard, CA!!!!! It's not too late to sign up!

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/superbold-...

08.02.2025 00:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This Saturday in Oxnard, CA!!!! Amazing keynote by Kim Voge and many #EdTech and #BestPractices sessions to choose from!

Register for only $25 here: www.eventbrite.com/e/superbold-...

05.02.2025 23:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

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