NAGC 56th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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Tribute to the Life and Work of John Feldhusen
Track
:
Signature Series
Program Code:
450
Date:
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time:
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
EST
Room:
230
CO-PRESENTER
(S):
Pamela Clinkenbeard, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Penny Kolloff, Associate Professor Emerita, Illinois State University
Donald Treffinger, Ph.D.. LL.D., Center for Creative Learning
NAGCFACULTY
(S):
Pamela Clinkenbeard, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Penny Kolloff, Associate Professor Emerita, Illinois State University
Sidney Moon, Professor, Gifted, Creative, & Talented Studies, Purdue University
Ann Robinson, NAGC President, University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Donald Treffinger, Ph.D.. LL.D., Center for Creative Learning
PRESENTER
:
Sidney Moon, Professor, Gifted, Creative, & Talented Studies, Purdue University
Description
Dr. John Feldhusen was a pioneering figure in the field of gifted education. He was a scholar and a gentleman who dedicated his life to finding better ways to identify and nurture gifted and talented children. John served the field of gifted education as a researcher, teacher, and a leader. He joined the faculty at Purdue University as an associate professor in 1962 and founded the Gifted Education Resource Institute there in 1978. His contributions to the university were recognized by the School of Education Best Teacher Award, appointment as the Robert B. Kane Distinguished Professor of Education, and an Honorary Doctorate. His contributions to NAGC included service as President of the organization and Editor of Gifted Child Quarterly, and were recognized by the Distinguished Scholar award, the Distinguished Service award, and the Isaacs Founders Award. He was also active in the World Council for Gifted Children, serving as president and editor of Gifted and Talented International. John’s dedication to pursuing a better life for gifted children all over the world were an inspiration to all who knew him. Please join us in remembering and celebrating this wonderful man. – Sidney Moon
