Allen Gifted Inc Information

Allen Gifted was started as an idea in 2009 when Robert and Kim Oake became more interested in gifted education after their child was invited into the AIM program at Norton Elementary. Working with other gifted and talented community members, such as Len Avecilla (founding member and former president of the Keller GT Parent Support Group and active member of Texas Association of the Gifted and Talented) and Jessica Gitzinger, the Gifted and Talented Specialist at Norton Elementary, they started talks that would lead to the formation of our organization. Barbara Myer, the District Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Allen ISD, was also interested in the formation of a parent support group. In 2010, monthly meetings began which led to established goals, by-laws and our non-profit status. Robert Oake was elected as the first President of Allen Gifted. In January 2011, Allen Gifted was open for membership enrollment. Since then, we have added more programs and grown to include parents, teachers and other community members charged with adding education and enrichment activities for our gifted population. For 2012-13, we added a Destination Imagination program and it marked the launch of our first two AGILE Summer Camps (Allen Gifted Incredible Learning Experience). For 2014-15, we have even more exciting things planned! become a member at https://allengifted.membershiptoolkit.com/home and join our Facebook page for the latest up-to-date information!