Gifted Program Specialist
Marion County Public Schools, Florida
Viviana Prieto is a District Program Specialist in Marion County, FL. She has been offering support to students, teachers, schools, and parents as they navigate gifted education through the K-12 system since 2012. This includes developing Education Plans and implementing gifted curricular strategies. She started her educational career in 3-6 Montessori Education Certification. Then she earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education, went on to a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a specialization in Gifted Curriculum, and later pursued a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. She was a part of the state-requested committee through the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) to update and redesign Florida’s gifted endorsement courses. Viviana is currently providing professional learning opportunities for all teachers concerning gifted curriculum through her district and FDLRS. Her passion for supporting and advocating for gifted students began with her son, who is turning 30 this year. She has been a part of the Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) and Florida Gifted Network (FGN) boards and has led Gifted Legislative Days in Tallahassee. The newest journey for Viviana is Callisto PD where she is assisting in developing training modules for adults supporting foster care students. Their endeavor is to bring attention to the needs of foster care children and young adults who have gifted characteristics and needs.
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Signature Session: Teaching Controversial Topics
Saturday, November 11, 2023
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time