About Mrs. Foran

Working with the gifted population is such a blessing because I am able to do something I love every day! Before accepting the Gifted Support Teaching position here in Palmyra in 2014, I taught in a gifted program in Massachusetts for seven years and enjoyed watching the children grow, not only academically, but socially and emotionally. The whole child is very important to me, as I am sure it is important to you too. I strive to incorporate varied approaches to learning so these children gain confidence, continue to be curious and strive to be the best they can be.

Educational Experience

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - Stonehill College, MA
• Masters in Elementary Education - Bridgewater State University, MA
• Masters Certificate - Technology Integration in Education, Pennsylvania State University, PA 
• Masters Certificate - Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness - Lebanon Valley College, PA

Communication

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an e-mail and I will get back to you as soon as possible.  I am in five different buildings throughout the week so an e-mail makes the most sense. I value your input and respect you as parents.

 The best way to contact me is via email.

donna_foran@pasd.us 

Resources

• 5 Different Types of Gifted Children
• Procrastination and the Gifted Child  
• The Gifted Middle School Years
• A Life Lesson for Gifted Children: Failure
• Anxiety in Gifted Children
• Suggested Readings for Gifted Overachievers and Underachievers
• Beyond intellect: Exploring the social and emotional aspects of giftedness.
• What a Child Doesn't Learn...
• Crushing Tall Poppies 
• 8 Things the World Must Understand About Gifted Children
• 15 Ways to Help Gifted Kids Thrive in School
• The Gifted Teen Survival Guide 
• The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids: For Ages 10 and Under
• Gifted Student vs Bright Student
• Lancaster Lebanon IU13       
• PAGE - PA Association for Gifted Education                       
• 8 Ted Talks to Foster Creativity
• 12 Year Old App Developer
• Prufrock Press (parenting gifted children)
• Typing Practice
• Johns Hopkins - CTY (Center for Talented Youth)
• Johns Hopkins Book Lists
• Mensa for Kids
• Mensa for Kids Book Lists

I AM GIFTED video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omx_iLtMjZA