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Vanessa Heller
@hell2teach.bsky.social
Educator & ally, contributor to “Teaching for Racial Equity: Becoming Interrupters” & @acces2equityed & blogs, Presenter/Trainer in #Inquiry #PBL #GiftEd, Everyone Academy Ambassador, President:Tri-County GATE Council, Exec. Board Member: Gold Coast CUE
@cagifted has a special place in my heart! I have been attending and presenting at their annual #GiftED conference for many years now. I wouldn't miss the learning and the community for anything!
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Let's go #SaturdayTeachers! I'm back from presenting at TCEA in Texas in time to present at Cal State University Channel Islands for SuperBold Saturday! February 7th!!!!! That's tomorrow! Hosted by Gold Coast CUE! We have a few spots left!

Register: bit.ly/superbold26
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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To our GATE/TAG community! Our colleague, Dr. Lin Lim, is conducting a research study. If you meet the qualifications listed, please consider participating. Form link: forms.gle/C5NtaPvu3zPTtrBJ9
Please share this opportunity!
February 6, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Attention Southern CA educators!
Gold Coast CUE's SuperBold 2026 is this Saturday, the 7th!! That's tomorrow, folks! Join us at CSUCI for a fun day of learning and a social afterwards! Register at: bit.ly/SuperBold26
Check out our session offerings: superboldsaturday2026.sched.com?_gl=1*1jre2h...
February 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Prep for Super Bowl weekend on SuperBold Saturday! Register for the @goldcoastcue.bsky.social one-day #BestPractices conference. @jcorippo.bsky.social of #EduProtocols is keynoting!

I'm also presenting on #giftedEd! See you 2/7/26 at Cal State Channel Islands!
www.eventbrite.com/e/gold-coast...
December 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I'm excited to present in TX for Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) for the first time! I'll be sharing knowledge about hashtag#bestpractices in hashtag#differentiation and hashtag#inquirybasedlearning @tcea_org
December 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Don’t miss our #GATE Date this Thursday at 3:30 PM! 🎯

Join here: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...

This is a fun, informal way to:
✨ Swap ideas & strategies
✨ Ask GATE-related questions
✨ Collaborate with like-minded educators
✨ Get the support you need to make GATE work for you and your students
Tri-County GATE Council - GATE DATE
GATE DATE Zoom: Click here to join!
sites.google.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
May flights be in my favor!
Looking forward to presenting at #NAGC25 in Pittsburgh and then #NCTE25 in Denver! #NAGC @ncte.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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"As districts across the country scale back or even eliminate their gifted programs, differentiation often becomes the only way that gifted students can access appropriate levels of challenge in regular education classrooms." - J. Potts & T. Toft
www.nagc.org/news/climbin...
October 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Interesting study about IQ and the nature vs. nurture debate! Yes, we MUST challenge our learners at school and at home! Read the article here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/curi...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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You’re invited to the free rOxnard Best Practices “Unconference” in Oxnard, CA on 10/4/25! Gold Coast CUE & Tri-County GATE Council hope to see you at Rio Vista Middle School! Register: bit.ly/roxnardunconf
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
September 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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You’re invited to the free rOxnard Best Practices “Unconference” in Oxnard, CA on 10/4/25! Gold Coast CUE & Tri-County GATE Council hope to see you at Rio Vista Middle School! Register: bit.ly/roxnardunconf
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
September 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Support gifted education! Everyone is welcome to our monthly GATE Date to discuss all things giftedness! Troubleshoot ideas, ask questions, share a successful strategy, get resources on gifted basics, paths to identification 2E, 3E, etc. This Th. 9/11/25 PST: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
September 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Grant apps open for TCGC members! Grant info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...

Membership info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
September 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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It's really happening! 10/4/25! is the FREE "Unconference" in Oxnard, CA!
Hosted by Tri-County GATE Council and Gold Coast CUE, this EdCamp-style half-day best practices educator event is all about you! Meet your needs and share your experience! Registration coming a.s.a.p!
September 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This Thursday!
August 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Welcome to the 25-26 School Year with TCGC! Join us on a GATE Date Th. 8/14/25 at 3:30 PST on Zoom to chat about all things gifted education! sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Not a member of TCGC yet? Check out our Fall newsletter for more info! www.canva.com/design/DAGl4...
August 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I am so excited to attend the @cagifted Summer Institute! Let the learning flow! #gifted #giftedvoices
July 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
So excited to share more about differentiation best practices and lessons to encourage global awareness at NAGC25, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up to join me at nagc.org/nagc25! @NAGCgifted hashtag#gifteded hashtag#NAGC25
July 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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For So. CA colleagues:
Tri-County GATE Council asks you to join our board or serve on a committee.
Election Page: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
TCGC provides a venue for those in education, parents/guardians, and interested people to share info, resources, & programs that support the gifted.
May 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Why identify for giftedness? Proper teacher training about high-ability learners and differentiating for all learners is key!
Quotes from "Beyond Gifted Education: Designing and Implementing Advanced Academic Programs" by Peters, Matthews, McBee, & McCoach. This is a must-read!
April 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Don't forget! GATE Date is this Thursday (4/10) at 3:30pm. Zoom link is on website homepage. Bring questions and resources to share with other GATE educators in the region. We are here to help!
April 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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This article is a great read... and why you should attend our FREE screening of "Counted Out" on 3/31/25! Register here: edushare.ing/ce
Math literacy requires more than just calculations.

Whether they’re answering complex problems on an exam or trying to understand the terms of a home loan, students often need to use “reading comprehension, along with math skills” to succeed, @drcelita.bsky.social writes.

🧵1/8 #ITeachMath #MathSky
March 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Well, the last hug went to MaryAlison at #SpringCUE. So much fun and learning! Thanks @cueinc.bsky.social and my affiliate @goldcoastcue.bsky.social and to beautiful Palm Springs! #EduSky #EdTech
March 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM