Gifted & Talented

The Gifted and Talented (G/T) Program in Perry County is an educational initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing students who exhibit high levels of aptitude or competence in one or more areas, such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity. These students often require services and educational experiences beyond the standard curriculum to fully develop their abilities.

 

1. Identification Process - students are typically identified through:

  • Standardized tests (i.e. IQ tests, academic achievement tests)
  • Teacher recommendations
  • Parent/guardian nominations
  • Portfolios or performance assessments

2. Program Goals

  • Foster critical and creative thinking
  • Encourage advanced academic and intellectual growth
  • Promote social and emotional development for gifted students
  • Support students in pursuing their passions and talents

3. Areas of Giftedness

  • Intellectual (general cognitive ability)
  • Academic (specific subject strengths like math or language arts)
  • Creative (original thinking and problem-solving)
  • Leadership
  • Visual or performing arts (art, music, dance, drama)
Gifted & Talented Banquet
Gifted & Talented Field Trip
Gifted & Talented Field Trip
Kristie Gorman

Kristie Gorman

Assistant Superintendent

District Gifted and Talented Coordinator

(606)439-5813

kristie.gorman@perry.kyschools.us

Asheley Hoskins

Asheley Hoskins

District Gifted and Talented Teacher

(606)439-5888

asheley.hoskins@perry.kyschools.us

Isabella Skaggs

Isabella Skaggs

District Gifted and Talented Drama Teacher

(606)439-5888

isabella.skaggs@perry.kyschools.us

The Perry County School District has a Gifted and Talented Lead at each of our schools. You may also contact them for any questions or concerns.

 

Buckhorn Elementary and High School

Cynthia Nolan

Cynthia.Nolan@perry.kyschools.us

 

East Perry Elementary

Traci Dixon

Traci.Dixon@perry.kyschools.us

 

Perry County Central

Courtney Howard

Courtney.Howard@perry.kyschools.us

 

Robinson Elementary

Antionette Vermillion

Antionette.Vermillion@perry.kyschools.us

 

RW Combs Elementary

Brandi Feltner

Brandi.Feltner@perry.kyschools.us

 

Viper Elementary

Pamela Ritchie

Pamela.Ritchie@perry.kyschools.us

 

West Perry Elementary

Sarah Howard

Sarah.Howard@perry.kyschools.us