The Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) Podcast

Dr. Matt Zakreski was such an enjoyable interview, mainly because giftedness has been a part of him since he was a boy and now the dynamic speaker, motivator and psychologist tells us how important accelerated learning is. 

Dr. Matt will be a keynote speaker at the WATG 2022 Annual Conference, which has a theme of, "Launching Gifted Learners: All Systems Go."

When: Oct. 3-4, 2022

Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Wilderness Resort-Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

For more information please go to this link.

Cory Jennerjohn and Dr. Pam Clinkenbeard chatted about legislative advocacy actions that the WATG has been a part of. 

1. The gifted education accountability bill. 

2. WASB resolution. 

Cory discusses "Gifted and talented programs are unjust — and essential" with writer Sara Prettyman. 

Cory chats about & analyzes New York City's recent decision to end its Talented & Gifted program with Ohio State Professor Dr. Donna Ford.

Cory chats with several students about how the Talented & Gifted program has helped them throughout their academic journeys.

In this episode, Cory speaks with former WATG President Deb Douglas about self advocacy and some of the challenges with gifted education.

Listen in as Cory sits down and discusses the upcoming WATG annual conference with fellow board members Stacy Novak and Nicole Meier. You can sign up for the annual conference yourself at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watg-2021-conference-registration-94721220721. We hope to see you there!

In this episode, Cory sits down and discusses talent development with Northwestern University's Associate Director of the Center for Talent Development, Dr. Susan Corwith.

Cory sits down and talks to the down to Earth and charismatic Alonzo Kelly. 

Cory gets the chance to interview the incredible Dr. Jonathan Plucker! In this episode, they discuss the gifted and talented education reforms and the bright futures for talented and gifted students. This episode is a must-watch!