April 3, 2024
Rutherford County Schools
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 graduates of the Rutherford County Schools Gifted Academy.
This dedicated group of teachers has now earned the Tennessee Gifted Education Employment Standard.
The Gifted Academy is a year-long experience that focuses on identification of gifted students, strategies for differentiated instruction, and fostering the talents of gifted students. The program is a collaborative effort between Middle Tennessee State University, Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools.
Funding is provided through a generous grant from the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation.
2023-2024 graduates:
- Brianna Allen
- Corey Alley
- Kristy Arrowood
- Dalana Baird
- Amy Barrett
- Sydney Beightol
- Brittany Bumbalough
- Misty Byrd
- Jennifer Davis
- Alyssa Doolan
- Victoria Duff
- Lillie Dwyer
- Melissa Flowers
- Frances Federici
- Anna Frye
- Megan Gregory
- Debra Hanahan
- Stefanie Landis
- Bethany Lightfoot
- Sarah McCall
- Jessica Nasca
- Joshua Pope
- Laura Schlesinger
- Stephanie Silver
- Mandy Smith
- Shawn Braiden Todd
- Susan Townsend
- Cassie Urban
- Emily Whitlock