Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
4:30-5:30pm MST

Let’s shake things up and make learning unforgettable! Join Little Miss Gifted, Stephanie Higgs, for a hands-on, action-packed session where you’ll discover bite-sized, super-simple ways to sprinkle creativity into your gifted lessons. Whether you’re looking for warm-ups, brain breaks, or ways to energize your teaching with arts integration, this session is bursting with ideas you can’t wait to try with your learners! These creativity-infused strategies are research-based, teacher-tested, student-approved, and sure to be a hit. Get ready to spark, create, and shine as you learn to level up gifted lessons with FUN! Don’t miss out—this is one of Little Miss Gifted’s most-loved workshops for a reason!

Stephanie’s Bio: Stephanie Higgs, @littlemissgifted on Instagram, is an award-winning, Nashville-living gifted educator and differentiation coach. Stephanie is a quick thinking, fast talking, passionate international presenter, featuring sessions with immediate, easily implemented, FUN takeaways that will leave you racing back to your classroom! With a decade of previous experience teaching Pre K, 2nd grade, and 4th grade, Stephanie is your #1 hype girl, here to love and serve YOU. You’ll leave her session energized, equipped, and empowered to work smarter, not harder, as she buys back time for not only your learners, but for YOU! She shares daily, bite-sized ideas and takeaways for teachers on Instagram, most of which are FREE! Be sure to follow her there to connect and continue the conversation! Learn more about all she has to offer by visiting stephaniehiggs.net!

Attendees will receive materials to implement the creativity ideas right away!

Tuesday, September 9th
4:30-5:30 pm MST

Understanding how to help gifted kids from hard places begins with understanding the specifics of how trauma and stress affect and change the developing brain. In this workshop, we will discuss brain development and how trauma impacts the brain, memory, emotional development, behavior, and readiness to learn – and explore some high-impact strategies for effective interventions to serve gifted students affected by trauma. 

Keith’s bio: With decades of experience supporting the people and systems that care for our most vulnerable children, Keith Orchard brings insight, heart, and real-world solutions to every training, keynote, and coaching session. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and current Mental Health Coordinator for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, Keith’s background spans the classroom, wilderness therapy, nonprofit leadership, and international service in the Peace Corps. His diverse experience allows him to connect with audiences from every corner of education, mental health, and youth services.

Keith’s presentations are engaging, inspiring and most importantly, practical.  Whether delivering a high-energy keynote, leading an experiential workshop, or offering one-on-one coaching, Keith is known for his warmth, patience, and deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s educators and caregivers. His trainings are grounded in real-world application, offering strategies that educators can implement immediately to increase confidence, reduce burnout, and build resilience—both in themselves and in the students they serve. Learn more about Keith.

Attendees will receive a copy of Keith’s book: Fostering Resilient Learners Workbook Pre-Order Available Here