Exclusive MCGT Members Only Speaker Event:
Neurodivergent & Strong: Developing Our Superpowers
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 12:30-2:00pm CDT
via Zoom
Presenter: Sam Young, M. Ed.
Supported by: MCGT CHOICES Chapter and STAR Academy
This is a MCGT member only event. Not a MCGT member? Join online now
As legendary psychologist, Dr. Joseph Renzulli, once said, “No one cares about Einstein’s ability to paint, or Picasso’s ability to complex math.” Why, then, are we obsessed with focusing on what we can’t do well and doing it better?
Superheroes don’t spend their whole lives focusing on their struggles. If they did they probably wouldn’t be super! They’re super because of the way they use their powers to make the world a better place!
The sad reality is that much of society prescribes to the medical model: a deficit-based way of thinking that focuses on isolating our weaknesses and developing them. There is a better way… The strength-based, talent development model is the answer and it’s changing everything in the field of neurodiversity, psychology, and beyond!
Don’t miss this talk where we will explore how we can empower our kiddos to identify their superpowers and wield them in leading strength-based lives!
Sam Young, M.Ed., is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy which is a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck through strength-based courses, camps, and community!
Sam is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a TEDx speaker, a former Bridges Academy educator of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate. Additionally, Sam is a neurodivergent person himself who has committed his life to supporting differently-wired students to discover, develop, and lead their lives with their strengths, talents, and unique interests!
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 12:30-2:00pm CST, Online via Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.
Who: All MCGT Members
Cost: FREE for MCGT members
You must be registered to receive the zoom link and attend live.
Video Recording will be available to all MCGT members after the event.
Financial assistance is available from the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund: Families with gifted and talented children should not be restricted in their participation in MCGT activities because of limited funds. Therefore, the MCGT Board will accept requests for financial assistance which would enable families to attend events sponsored by MCGT, such as the annual conference or speaker events. MCGT also accepts requests for financial assistance for MCGT membership fees.
Submit a request from the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund
Questions? Email info@mcgt.net
