Executive Director
Mizzou Academy, Missouri
Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, Ph.D. is an educator, author, international lecturer, and the executive director of Mizzou Academy. Dr. Fishman-Weaver began her teaching career in a public K-8 school in Oakland, CA. Since then, she has taught and led programs in special education, gifted education, English language arts, and teacher preparation. She holds a Bachelors in Sociology, a Masters in Special Education, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Many at NAGC, may know Dr. Fishman-Weaver from her work as the author or co-author of six books in education: Wholehearted Teaching of Gifted Young Women (2018), When Your Child Learns Differently (2019), Brain-Based Learning with Gifted Students (2020), Connected Classrooms (2022) co-authored with Stephanie Walter, and Teaching Women's and Gender Studies (forthcoming 2022) with versions for both middle and high school, co-authored wth Jill Clingan. Dr. Fishman-Weaver's work has appeared in numerous publications and been referenced by the U.S. Department of Education. She supports the University of Missouri’s teacher education program by coordinating required courses on culturally responsive teaching. Prior to her appointment as executive director of Mizzou Academy, Dr. Fishman-Weaver served for five years as the director of academic affairs and engagement during a period of rapid international growth for the school. Through her ongoing work with Mizzou Academy, Dr. Fishman-Weaver has lectured and led professional development sessions around the world. At NAGC she will represent Mizzou Academy in sharing opportuntites for accleration and enrichment while also sharing about her work on best practices in gifted education and affective development.
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Friday, November 18, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM