As parents and educators, it can be difficult to understand how best to meet the complex needs of gifted children. IEA offers complimentary Gifted Support Group meetings featuring professionals who are experts on various aspects of gifted youth. These meetings provide support and community, a venue for shared discovery, and a space to exchange resources and ideas. Sharing experiences with other parents and educators who interact with gifted children has proven to be enormously helpful.
Upcoming Meetings
This session will offer expert advice on navigating today’s competitive high school admissions landscape to help you choose the best fit for your child.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12pm PDT (online)
Speakers: Mallory Aldrich and Daniel Martinez
Mallory Aldrich, IEA Senior Manager – Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship, graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Secondary Social Studies Education and earned an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Gifted Education at Arizona State University. Prior to joining IEA she worked as an Advanced Placement high school social studies teacher for nearly nine years in Arizona.
Daniel Martinez, IEA Program Coordinator – High School Scholarship, holds a B.A. in Spanish and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College and an M.A. in Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University. After working in the nonprofit sector, Daniel taught high school Spanish in Los Angeles before joining IEA, where he works alongside Caroline D. Bradley Scholars and their families.
Click here to visit our Youtube page to view recordings of past Gifted Support Groups.
“The heart and mission of IEA is to help the gifted child grow and live a purposeful, meaningful life in whatever way they choose.”
– Elizabeth D. Jones, IEA Founder