In this episode of the Turning the PAGE Podcast, we sit down with NAGC Closing Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Housand, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and curiosity provoker who brings energy and insight to gifted education. As Program Coordinator for the Academically or Intellectually Gifted program at UNC Wilmington, Dr. Housand blends research, creativity, and a touch of whimsy to ignite new ways of thinking. Whether on stage or in the classroom, he inspires educators to embrace complexity, unlock student potential, and transform learning into an exciting adventure of discovery.

Join us for an insightful conversation that offers a sneak peek into his powerful closing keynote, connected to the theme "Won't You Be My Neighbor? Creating Community and Connection in Gifted Education." Beyond his keynote, this episode explores rich, meaningful discussions about his influential work as a researcher, advocate, scholar, parent, and passionate educator. Tune in to hear how Dr. Housand is shaping gifted education by fostering community, nurturing connection, and championing impactful advocacy.

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In this episode of the Turning the PAGE Podcast, we sit down with the NAGC Closing Keynote Speakers, Dr. Corey Gray and Dr. Keishana Barnes, alongside NAGC President Dr. Catherine Little and Director of Content and Learning Lacy Compton. Join us for an insightful conversation that offers sneak peeks into their powerful closing keynotes connecting to the theme "Won't You Be My Neighbor? Creating Community and Connection in Gifted Education." Beyond their keynotes, this episode engages in rich, meaningful conversations about their influential work as researchers, advocates, scholars, parents, and dedicated educators. Tune in to discover how they are transforming gifted education by fostering community, nurturing connection, and driving powerful advocacy efforts.

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Corey J. Gray, Ph.D. is an educational philosopher, creativity advocate, and equity champion based in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a Ph.D. in Gifted and Creative Education from the University of Georgia, where his research focused on culturally responsive gifted education and teacher perceptions of creativity. His work has been featured in academic and practitioner-based journals and on local, national, and international stages. Corey currently serves as an elementary educator, with experience across diverse educational settings.

Over the past 25 plus years, Dr. Keishana L. Barnes has studied and worked in the field of education. A former GATE kid, she graduated with a double major in Special Education and Child Development from Vanderbilt University, earned a master’s degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her PhD in Educational Psychology and Research at the University of Memphis. She now works as a professor teaching future teachers.

Dwayne Reed is an author, rapper, proud husband, father, and public school teacher in Chicago, IL. In 2016, he released his viral music video, “Welcome to the 4th Grade,” which garnered millions of views and catapulted him into the national education spotlight. Reed believes relationships mean everything in education and that every child—no matter their race or social status—deserves a fair chance at a quality education. His message is one of grace, love, and equity, and his aim is to rehumanize the learning experience for every scholar, everywhere.

In his upcoming keynote, Being the Educator They Need, Reed will help educators rediscover their WHY of teaching and emphasize the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with students, both in and outside of the classroom. The session is filled with practical talking points grounded in social-emotional learning, restorative justice, and trauma-informed practices. Each participant will leave with dozens of actionable, relationship-building strategies they can immediately implement in their classrooms.

Connect with him at tmreed.com or @TeachMrReed on all platforms.