(from the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented)
The TAGT Educator of the Gifted is Elizabeth White, G/T Coordinator, Engineering Teacher, Hawkins Independent School District. Elizabeth White, an esteemed educator at Hawkins ISD, serves as the G/T Coordinator and Engineering Teacher, with a unique background in software design. With 15 years of teaching experience spanning 1st to 12th grade, she is committed to inspiring students of all ages and abilities to excel. Elizabeth's notable achievements include her role in establishing award-winning programs in Robotics, Engineering, Digital Media, G/T, and Art, as well as earning recognition as a TIA Recognized Teacher, Region 7 Master Teacher, and a Finalist for Region 13 Teacher of the Year in 2013. Her most significant contribution lies in designing the G/T program at Hawkins, improving the testing and admission process, and teaching G/T students across three campuses. Under her guidance, Hawkins ISD saw outstanding success with more students excelling in national competitions and academic contests than any other school in East Texas. Elizabeth's unwavering dedication to education and her students' success sets her apart as a transformative educator.
To read more about the program, visit www.txgifted.org/2023_award_winners.