Baylor TIP

Meet another fantastic new member of our Student Advisory Council: Oliver F.! 🌟

Oliver is an 8th grader at Indian Springs Middle School in Keller Independent School District. When he’s not in the classroom, he’s learning to play tennis (with his first match coming up this fall! 🎾) and enjoying video games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land. 🎮

Oliver shared what keeps him coming back to Baylor TIP events:
“There are so many different classes to pick from. On a Super Saturday, you could do mock trial in the morning and an AI engineering class in the afternoon. I think everyone should try the classes they would normally pick but also branch out into ones they wouldn’t.”

We’re thrilled to have Oliver take on a leadership role with Baylor TIP this year! We can’t wait to see all that he’ll bring to the team. 💚💛

Next up in our meet the Baylor TIP Student Advisory Council series is one of our newest members, Gabriella M! Gabriella is a student at Atlas Academy in .

We are proud to introduce her as one of the students stepping up to lead, serve, and make a difference in our community. Follow along as we get to know each of them! 🌟

Advanced Academics Waco ISD

Meet our 2026-27 Student Advisory Council! 👋

We’re excited to introduce the students who are stepping up to lead, serve, and make a difference in our community. Next, we have Rowanne F! Rowanne is a Freshman in Scurry-Rosser ISD. She has been an active member of Baylor TIP, participating in Super Saturdays and our summer programming. We are proud to have her as a member of our leadership team.

Follow along as we get to know each of the members! 🌟

Supporting an advanced learner can come with unique questions—and you don’t have to navigate them alone. 💚💛

The Baylor TIP Parent Resource Center brings together 19 recorded sessions from experts in gifted education, giving parents practical tools and strategies they can use right away.

🎥 Get immediate access to all 19 sessions for just $25.

Our expert presenters (including Dr. Todd Kettler, Dr. Christina Dearman, and Dr. Melanie Meyer) provide tools and strategies for:

✅ Effective parent advocacy
✅ Supporting twice-exceptional (2e) children
✅ Navigating social-emotional and academic needs
✅ College planning and more!

👇 Sign up and get instant access today!
https://www.campusce.net/baylor/Course/Course.aspx?c=1748

🍂 Don’t miss out on Super Saturdays this fall! 🍂

Our October 3rd Super Saturday classes are almost FULL, with just a few seats remaining! 🎉

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register! We still have spots available for our October 24th and November 14th Super Saturday classes, but they’re filling up quickly, too.

📅 Mark your calendar and secure your spot today!

We can’t wait to spend a fun-filled Super Saturday with you! 🍁

🔗 Register here: https://tip.moody.baylor.edu/baylor-tip/grades-4-7/super-saturdays-grades-1-12

🎓 Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late!
Join the FREE Pioneer Academics Summit tomorrow and explore virtual booths featuring top colleges and programs from across the country.

🎤 Don’t miss our very own Dr. Todd Kettler on the panel:
“Beyond Grades, Competitions, and Internships: Are You Building Your Resume—or Yourself?”
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 12:35 p.m. Central Time

It’s a great opportunity to hear from experts and think about what truly matters beyond the traditional résumé.

Baylor TIP will have a booth, so be sure to stop by, say hello, and learn more about what we offer! We hope to see you there! 💚💛

👉 Sign up here: https://pioneeracademics.com/updates/pioneer-summit/

Great leadership starts with great students. 💚💛

Meet the members of our Student Advisory Council! Over this series, we’ll spotlight the students who are bringing their ideas, energy, and unique perspectives to the team.

First, a returning member of the Student Advisory Council--meet Kylie H! Kylie has been an active participant in Baylor TIP since 2024. She is currently a sophomore at Barbers Hill High School in Barbers Hill ISD.

What a wonderful opportunity for parents and educators to learn more about supporting advanced learners! 🌟
Check out these free webinars from the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development

Our 2026–2027 FREE Gifted Education Webinar Series is here!

Join us throughout this academic year for four engaging conversations with leaders in gifted education. All webinars are FREE and begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.

🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026
The Brilliance Within: Identifying and Nurturing Untapped Talent
with Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott, University of West Georgia

🗓️ Saturday, October 17, 2026
Advancing Culturally Responsive Creativity in Gifted Education
with Corey Gray, Founder and CEO of Geniusology

🗓️ Saturday, November 14, 2026
Attention Divergent Hyperactive Giftedness (ADHG): A Strength-Based Framework for Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners
with Matt Fugate, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Elmbridge University

🗓️ Saturday, January 16, 2027
Camouflaging and Masking: Embracing Authenticity in Gifted and 2e Students
with Emily Kircher-Morris, Neurodiversity Alliance

We hope to see you there! Save the dates, share with a colleague, and register for free. There's also a link for our past webinars in the comments!

Baylor TIP is proud to partner with the Gifted Education Family Network (GEFN)! 💚

Did you know GEFN membership is FREE? Join today through their website and connect with a supportive community of families across Texas!

➡️https://giftededucationfamilynetwork.org/joinus/

We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Celeste DC Sodergren on receiving the NAGC Early Leader Award! 🏆💚💛

A Baylor alumna and former program manager at the Baylor Center for Talent Identification Programs (Baylor TIP), Dr. Sodergren continues to make meaningful contributions to gifted education. We are thrilled to see her leadership and impact recognized on the national stage!

Congratulations, Dr. Celeste Sodergren! 🎉

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Celeste DC Sodergren, recipient of the NAGC Early Leader Award!

We are thrilled to celebrate Celeste, our Postdoctoral Research Associate, for receiving the prestigious Early Leader Award from the National Association for Gifted Children! This national honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated sustained and significant leadership in the field of gifted education within 10 years of receiving their doctorate.

Celeste’s leadership, service, and innovative contributions span local, state, and national levels, reflecting both her commitment to the field and her growing influence within it.

It is incredible to see Celeste’s outstanding work recognized on the national stage. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 💙🏆