I’m happy about Sharon’s ability to connect with my 17 year old highly sensitive daughter! She was excited to get to go again!
Sharon connects with teen
I like how you showed that gifted kids can learn to accept and ride their waves of emotion. Attendee CAGT 2016
Ride the Waves
It’s so good to know that we’re not alone or weird for having these feelings. I liked learning how to process the trauma. Good actionable items for helping my child when overwhelmed. I want a longer session. You have so much to offer. Thank you VERY MUCH! ST, GT adult, GT parent. SENG Conference 2015
Not alone
I like how you bring in the Hero’s Journey and how gifted students’ differences are an invitation to this inner adventure. I want to learn more in how to help GT students understand this too. Attendee CAGT 2016
Hero's journey
I especially liked your strategies for struggling students. I want more time to learn more from you. BW
Strategies for struggling Students
Creative activity was the best. CV, teacher. CAGT Conference 2013.
Creative Activity
I liked your “I wonder if….” tool for helping kids identify their emotions . WP, GT educator, GT adult, GT parent. SENG conference 2015.
I wonder if...tool
Your metaphors are a wonderful way to create and construct meaning. I love the Tune in Tool and waves as a way to monitor the level of emotions. Attendee CAGT 2016
Metaphors
CASIGYs’ mascot is a cute way to visualize differences. Kids relate to your analogies. Attendee, CAGT 2016
Mascot
You certainly helped to make our conference successful. Attendees commented: “Best Keynote in my 23 years of conferences. A good start for the session. I liked the visuals. Great life messages. Great handouts. Loved the speaker. Very motivational. Wonderful. Her examples excellent and easy to remember.” Thank you again for being our keynote speaker for our Conference.
K.C. Harnden BA, ADC, Colorado Association of Activity Professionals
