Welcome to PAGE’s Podcast Site. This podcast will talk about everything from the academic, to the social, emotional and psychological needs of the gifted and talented students. We will discuss, debate, and share the world of the gifted learner, hosted by PAGE: Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education. Stay tuned for new explorations as we dive into the life of the gifted.

Conversations with the Experts

  • Dr. Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik
    • Dr. Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik is one of the most important voices for acceleration in the education world. She shares her expert advice in this PAGE podcast. 
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Dr. Sally Reis
    • Dr. Sally Reis shares her valuable insight into the challenges facing gifted education and gifted learners. Her compassion and scholarship are needed now more than ever. 
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Mr. Colin Seale
    • Lawyer and educator Colin Seale shares his passion for learning as a Keynote Speaker at our upcoming conference. Listen as he explains what it means to “think like a lawyer,” and how that can have positive implications in the classroom for all children.  Visit www.ThinkLaw.com for more information
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Let’s Talk 2021 Conference!
    • PAGE President, Dr. Kali Fedor, and Vice-President & Co-chair of the conference committee Ciminy St. Clair talk all things conference 2021.
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

  • We hope you enjoy listening to Dr. Katie Leach and Pam Sieger in a 3 part mini-series on online learning.
    • Part 1
      • This podcast features Katie and Pam discussing “Help for New Online Learners” as we transition through distance learning and online education during this pandemic
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    • Part 2
      • Katie and Pam will share tips and tricks for online learning success and resources to try!
      • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
    • Part 3
      • Katie and Pam will discuss dangerous traps in online learning and how to avoid and overcome them!
      • LISTEN HERE: Castbox

MEET PAGE

  • Bobbi Portnoy
    • In this new podcast from PAGE, meet Bobbi Portnoy. New to the board, but not new to gifted education, Bobbi brings her experience in education and in a unique business venture to our organization. 
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Dr. Betsy Gustafson
    • Listen is as our new podcaster, Marcia Gregorio, talks Gifted Education with one of our newest PAGE board members!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Ronald Schmiedel
    • Please listen in to our newest podcast as Pam Sieger interviews board member, Ron Schmiedel to discuss gifted education in Pennsylvania along with some exciting preliminary information about the upcoming conference this November as well!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Jonathan Klingeman
    • Listen in to our first Podcast of the 2021 year with PAGE board member, Pam Sieger, talking gifted with a man of many hats in Gifted Education: Jonathan Klingeman, who is also a board member!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Marcia Gregorio
    • This week, Pam talks with Marcia Gregorio, our PAGE Treasurer and retired gifted support teacher in Pennsylvania! Listen in to hear about Marcia’s background in gifted education stemming from the ’70s until now!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Pamela Sieger
    • Listen in to hear Dr. Katie Leach, our PAGE Treasurer, interview Pam Sieger, a board member for PAGE. Katie and Pam will discuss Pam’s journey into PAGE and online education as an 8th grade ALP and ELA cyber charter school teacher.
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Ciminy St. Clair
    • Please welcome and listen in to Ciminy St. Clair’s podcast with Pam Sieger as Ciminy shares her transition throughout the field of gifted education in Pennsylvania, what she advocates for, and her work as the vice president of PAGE!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Kacey Shoupe
    • Welcome to our podcast with Kacey Shoupe, our Administrative Assistant, and a lifeline for PAGE! Kacey and Pam talk about Kacey’s role at PAGE, her experience within the world of gifted as a parent of a gifted child, and her hopes for the gifted world of education in PA!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Chris Laquidara-Kolvek
    • Listen in to hear Chris Laquidara-Kolvek, a PAGE board member and former teacher, principal, superintendent, and mother of two gifted children, talk about her progression in gifted education in Pennsylvania!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Dr. Kali Fedor
    • Listen in to hear Dr. Kali Fedor, President of PAGE, talk about her journey through Gifted and Talented Education, completing her dissertation in 2019, as well as settling into her role as President of PAGE, while working as a professor at the same time!
  • Susan Heydt
    • Listen in to hear Susan Heydt, PAGE board member, talk about her walk with teaching gifted and talented students in her district and everything she is doing with students to promote growth and autonomy!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Dave Mendell and Dr. Matt Zakreski
    • Listen in to Dave Mendell and Dr. Matt Zakreski, PAGE board members, talk about the different roles they play in the field of gifted education in Pennsylvania for students, as well as their vision and creation for this year’s PAGE conference: “Gifted Through Many Lenses” at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center and what this conference has to offer!
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  • Deanie Gauntlett
    • Listen in to Deanie Gauntlett, PAGE affiliate leader, discuss her role in gifted education in Pennsylvania and how she works with parents in her district and throughout the state to become more informed about gifted education for their children!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox
  • Dr. Katie Leach
    • Listen in to Dr. Katie Leach, PAGE board member, talk about her background in the gifted world of education and how she works with gifted students in Pennsylvania to increase their learning and creativity!
    • LISTEN HERE: Castbox