The Resource-Cluster Model and Gifted Resource Teachers at Birdneck
The Resource-Cluster Model~ is grounded in general education curriculum but is differentiated, modified, and expanded to provide learning challenges. Identified gifted students in grades two through five are placed in heterogeneous classrooms, in groups of six to eight, and are taught by a cluster teacher trained in gifted education at their neighborhood school. A resource teacher, endorsed in gifted education, assists the cluster teacher in delivering instruction. Students are required to demonstrate mastery of the state-mandated Standards of Learning and their instruction is differentiated to meet their intellectual needs.
Birdneck's Gifted Resource Teachers~
Mr. Josh Brown ~ We are happy to welcome Mr. Brown back to the Birdneck Family this year. Mr. Brown is a rich resource for our Eagles in that he is a Virginia Beach native and a product of our gifted programs. Mr. Brown's gifted focus is grades 3, 5 and Kindergarten. In addition, he directs the morning news broadcasts, directs the afterschool Maker Expo Club and collaborates on the new MakerSpace Learning Center. If you wish to contact Mr. Brown, he may be reached at [email protected].
Mrs. Gail Campbell joined Birdneck's staff in 2017 as the full time Gifted Resource Teacher. Originally from North Carolina, she has called Virginia Beach home for over 30 years. Mrs. Campbell's gifted focus is grades 1, 2, and 4. In addition, she guides the Garden Club and the school-wide sustainable efforts, collaborates on the MakerSpace Learning Center and serves as the Parent and Community Engagement Liaison. If you wish to contact Mrs. Campbell, she may be reached at [email protected].
Birdneck's Gifted Resource Teachers~
Mr. Josh Brown ~ We are happy to welcome Mr. Brown back to the Birdneck Family this year. Mr. Brown is a rich resource for our Eagles in that he is a Virginia Beach native and a product of our gifted programs. Mr. Brown's gifted focus is grades 3, 5 and Kindergarten. In addition, he directs the morning news broadcasts, directs the afterschool Maker Expo Club and collaborates on the new MakerSpace Learning Center. If you wish to contact Mr. Brown, he may be reached at [email protected].
Mrs. Gail Campbell joined Birdneck's staff in 2017 as the full time Gifted Resource Teacher. Originally from North Carolina, she has called Virginia Beach home for over 30 years. Mrs. Campbell's gifted focus is grades 1, 2, and 4. In addition, she guides the Garden Club and the school-wide sustainable efforts, collaborates on the MakerSpace Learning Center and serves as the Parent and Community Engagement Liaison. If you wish to contact Mrs. Campbell, she may be reached at [email protected].