The real question here is whether my journey has enabled me to come full circle with accepting my own giftedness. My answer continues to be, “It’s a journey!” The relationships I’ve developed with my colleagues, cohort, friends, and fellow parents on this journey are priceless as they cheer, encourage, question, and hold up the mirror so I can see myself with greater … [Read more...] about Woman in the Mirror: Accepting my Giftedness by Accepting My Little Square Peg
Karen Arnstein
Karen Arnstein is completing her doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction (gifted specialization) through the University of Denver. She holds a California K-8 multiple subject credential but deferred working full-time to continue research on the issues surrounding identification, developmental trajectories, and implementation of instructional strategies for twice-exceptional (2e) students. She is also the mother to a twice-exceptional preteen who continues to mystify with his existential questions and insights to the world.