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Upcoming Pitt County PAGE Events PAGE: Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education ** Monday, February 28th :  ** 60 Websites in 60 Minutes CM Eppes 7:00 – 8:00 PM                  ** Dr. Brian Housand ** is currently an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He is the current chair of NAGC’s Computers and Technology network, and writes the Untangling Technology column for Teaching for High Potential. He continues to explore ways in which technology can enhance the learning environment and strives to define what it means to be creatively productive in a digital age. He has been invited to present all across the country from Connecticut to Alaska and we are fortunate to have him in Greenville to support our AIG programs in Pitt County!  ** Monday, March 28th : ** Perfectionism in AIG Children CM Eppes 7:00 – 8:00 PM    **Dr. Lori Flint ** is an active advocate for children and educators at the local, state, and national levels. Current research areas include critical examination of the educational, familial, and personal aspects of gifted students' transformation from underachiever/selective achiever to successful adult; and how to teach for transformation, not just for surface learning. Other interests include increasing student achievement and motivation, especially through the specific teaching of skills needed for school and real-life survival; social and emotional areas and their impact on teaching and learning; and individual differences such as gifted students with learning disabilities. ** Monday, April 25th : ** Looking Forward! CM Eppes 7:00 – 8:00 PM      What’s next for my child in the AIG program in Pitt County Schools? Hear ** Suzanne Hachmeister **, veteran AIG Teacher and current AIG Lead Teacher for PCS inform PAGE members about productivity, policies, plans and program for Pitt County Schools. Mrs. Hachmeister and Mr. Tim DeCresie are always “looking forward” for best practices to enhance AIG in our district.   Monday, June 6th : End of the year, EOG Celebration Red Banks Road 6:00 – 8:00 PM     The Accidental Artist, a contemporary paint-your-own pottery studio, is holding a private studio time just for the members of Pitt County PAGE. Relax after EOGs, socialize with other AIG families and paint something special for yourself or a unique end of the year gift for your AIG teacher.  ** (There is a cost associated with this event.) **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * What to do with the kids? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Please, bring them with you. The computer lab will be open for their supervised use of educational programming.  ||