Identifying, Describing, and Developing Teachers Who Are Gifted and Talented (Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development)

"This book focus on theories about the characteristics of a GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) teacher, actual case studies of teachers who are believed to be GATE, the current practices and a resilient model. It also explores the criteria that should be used to identify and support gifted and talented individuals who are teachers"--

Dr. Lubniewski earned a doctorate from West Virginia University in special education. Her B.S. in multi-disciplinary studies and M.A. in elementary education were also from West Virginia University. She acquired additional certification in multi-categorical special education and early childhood education. She has taught inclusion for reading and mathematics in grades K, 1, and 2, and has taught in a self-contained setting for grades 9-12. Dr. Lubniewski worked as an Assistant/Associate Professor at Elmhurst College for 6 years. She specializes in collaboration, differentiated instruction, and teacher training. Dr. Lubniewski is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children. She served as an executive board member of Esperanza Community Services Center and also as an executive board of the Teacher Education Division for the Council for Exceptional Children. Her current scholarship focuses on differentiating instruction, The Collaborative Student Teacher Training Model and the impacts of technology on student engagement.