Susannah Richards - Ignite, Delight and Cultivate

The speaker, an educator at Eastern Connecticut State University, shares their passion for gifted education and literacy. They emphasize the importance of igniting, delighting, and cultivating students' interests and skills. The speaker highlights the role of books as mentors and the need to create lifetime readers. They discuss their teaching philosophy, focusing on understanding students and fostering their potential through diverse learning experiences.

What does the educator believe is essential for students to become successful?

How does the educator suggest assessing students' interests?

What experiences does the educator believe can ignite a student's passion?

What is the educator's perspective on the role of a teacher in a student's life?