Alumna receives national award for commitment to gifted education
Heather Vaughn (Ed.S. ’17), an assistant director of advanced academics at the University of Texas at Austin High School and an alumna of the College of Education, recently received the 2017 Master’s and Specialist Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.
The award recognizes Vaughn’s work in shaping the social and emotional development of gifted and talented students, as well as her commitment to learning more about the nature and needs of gifted students.
“I am humbled to represent the work of so many that have come before me and who continue to inspire me to advocate and serve the gifted population,” said Vaughn. “I am especially honored to receive the award since it acknowledges my advocacy and professional development for teachers in Texas, as well as my research and personal development at the University of Georgia.”