Welcome to Advanced Studies and Gifted Learners
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an educational program which encourages intellectual development, nurtures curiosity, stimulates a passion for rigor and challenge, and develop throughout the student’s academic career the desire to become a responsible, contributing citizen of the multicultural world.
Philosophy
Gifted individuals exhibit abilities, talents, and interests which indicate exceptional potential. As students they require an educational program which is differentiated to accommodate their special strengths and skills.
| Advanced Studies & Gifted Learners Staff List | ||
|---|---|---|
| Irene Benfatti Director, Advanced Studies and Gifted Learners |
(239) 377-0088 | benfatir@collierschools.com |
| Kathleen Romano Secretary to the Director |
(239) 377-0102 | romank1@collierschools.com |
| Erin O’Guinn AICE & Laureate Coordinator Gifted Curriculum Specialist – High School |
(239) 377-0542 | oguine@collierschools.com |
| Stacy Brooks Gifted Curriculum Specialist - Elementary |
(239) 377-2262 | brooks1@collierschools.com |
| Kim Keenan Gifted Curriculum Specialist - Elementary |
(239) 377-8750 | keenanki@collierschools.com |
| Ashleigh Koch Academic Competitions & Debate Coordinator Gifted Curriculum Specialist – Middle School |
(239) 377-4489 | kochas@collierschools.com |
| Connie Pickard Gifted Curriculum Specialist – Middle School |
(239) 377-9159 | pickac@collierschools.com |
| Tracy Tyo Gifted Curriculum Specialist – High School |
(239) 377-4438 | tyotr@collierschools.com |
| Belynda Williams AVID Specialist |
(239) 377-5228 | williabe@collierschools.com |