Education:

Mariposa Gifted Program alumna

Bachelors in Elementary Education

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction• Gifted Course Focus and Thesis• Gifted Endorsement

Experience:

• 8 years in education (all in Kyrene)• Gifted Cluster (2nd Grade), Gifted Self-Contained (2nd

Grade), Gifted Resource, Educational Technology Specialist, and Computer Science Coach.

Computer Science: .6 or about 3 days a week

Gifted: .4 or about 2 days a week

Gifted Resource enrichment will occur mostly during ELA IFG and will consist of pull-out instruction on the following days:

K-2: Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 minute sessions

3-5: 30 minutes Tuesday, 60 minutes Wednesday, and 30 minutes Thursday

About GiftednessGenerally, verbal reasoning refers to a student's ability in oral and written expression, reading and comprehension skills, and literal understanding and use of words. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using words.

Generally, quantitative reasoning refers to a student's ability in understanding the elements of number theory, or the application and analysis of number problems. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using numbers.

Nonverbal GiftednessGenerally, nonverbal reasoning refers to a student's ability in spatial and abstract thinking. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using shapes and figures.

Nonverbal reasoning is extremely important in today’s world, where so much of our daily functioning is based on technology,which is an area in which many nonverbally gifted students excel.

Nonverbally gifted students often learn/solve problems by thinking or “seeing” through their mind’s eye instead of listening verbally.

G.R. Model

G.R. Model Enrichment classes are aligned to academic standards with either a STEM

or Humanities focus, but are not meant to be academic replacement for core content.

Gifted Resource teachers provide services for grades K-5 (e.g., provide direct student services in pull-out or push-in format; proactively design content instruction with choice and challenge; match instructional strategies for individualized learning needs; share student learning profiles of individual student with classroom teacher; survey classroom teachers for support needs).

Provide a gifted resource progress report to be included with the report card

Personalized communication with parents

G.R. Progress Report

• PETS (K-2) • Systematized enrichment and diagnostic thinking skills program• K-3 lessons are presented in convergent analysis, divergent synthesis,

visual/spatial thinking, and evaluation • Aligns with Common Core ELA and Math, National Association for

Gifted Standards & 21st century thinking skills

• Breakout EDU• Engaging, content and standard specific escape rooms and

digital games

• Integrated Curriculum Modules• STEM• Humanities

Gifted Resources

Testing sessions will be offered on site three times a year.

The updated application is more concise and accessible. Please visit my class Schoolwires page to find all of the

necessary links for additional information and/or to register for testing.

Gifted Testing

District Gifted Events

There will be four gifted family nights during the 2018-19 school year. Specific information for each session will be sent out the month before the event.

Elementary - Sept 27, 2018 and Feb 19, 2019 - 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Middle School - Sept 20, 2018 and Feb 21, 2019 - 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Are there special events focused on gifted education?

CSI Coaching RoleWhat is Ms. Ting’s Computer Science role at Mariposa ?

On-site support for computer science lesson and project implementation.

Co-teach lessons and projects both in scheduled weekly grade level times and additional on-demand sessions. (More time in more classrooms!)

Planning support for computer science integration (built in gifted extension and enrichment).

Provide on-site technology integration and computer science training throughout the year (additional opportunities for professional development).

Answer questions and help troubleshoot instructional, management, or technical issues.

CSI and Gifted• Opportunity to enrich educational

experiences beyond those of traditional paper and pencil.

• Lessons designed in a manner which supports fostering digital age learners and the 5 C’s for gifted students (creativity, choice, control, challenge, and caring teachers).

• Development of collaborative and social skills.

• The International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) and (National Association for Gifted Standards complement one another beautifully.

• Clorox wipes • Hand sanitizer • Tissues • Masking Tape • Ziploc bags (gallon or regular size) • Pencils (Ticonderoga #2) • Dry erase markers • Student scissors

The following items are not required but will be used throughout the school year to ensure we have the materials we need to succeed and have fun.

Specific brands and sizes are listed as preferences but any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you

Frequently Asked QuestionsGifted Parent ResourcesKyrene Gifted EducationMs. Ting’s Class Website

About Giftedness

Please feel free to peruse the following links for additional information regarding gifted children and our Gifted Program in Kyrene:

More Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact me at mting@kyrene.org (best way to contact me) or (480) 541-3929

T hank you for attending Curriculum Night!