Gifted & Talented (GT) Program

Northfield High School is committed to thoughtfully meeting the needs of all students, including its large population of gifted and talented (GT) learners. GT students experience a strong sense of belonging, where they are recognized, valued, and inspired to collaborate with teachers, peers, and families in fostering a culture of meaningful contribution.

The GT program supports student growth through tailored academic and social-emotional programs, alongside ongoing professional learning for teachers who guide and challenge gifted learners. Students are encouraged to develop their strengths as IB learners and apply their knowledge, creativity, and skills in ways that positively impact both our school and the wider community.

Within this program, students are empowered to engage with purpose and curiosity, building the skills, confidence, and resilience to make thoughtful contributions in academics, leadership, and community service.

Identification & Eligibility

How Students Are Identified

Per state law, all gifted identification must be based on a body of evidence, which must include standardized assessments. The development of a body of evidence is an ongoing, thoughtful process and may take time to gather qualifying pieces of data.

Families with in-district or out of district students should reference the district’s testing information page for information on how to get your student tested or apply results of testing from outside the district.

Services & Supports

Academic

Northfield’s GT program provides students with rigorous, challenging coursework designed to develop their strengths as IB learners. Key academic supports include:

Social-Emotional

GT students’ social-emotional needs are supported through coordinated efforts by the GT Coordinator, GT site team, counseling, and mental health staff. Supports include:

Extracurricular & Enrichment Opportunities

Northfield GT students have access to a wide range of enrichment experiences:

Gifted & Talented Committee

Our GT Committee members advise and support GT students and our teachers. Please reach out to one of them if you have any questions about GT at Northfield!

  • Jessica Rodriguez Bracey, Northfield High School Principal
  • Cami Jensen, Gifted & Talented Coordinator & Contact for Questions
  • Brad Tobin, IB Physics Teacher, GT Site Team Member
  • Angela Cannava, CTE Biomedical Sciences Teacher, GT Site Team Member
  • Nicholas Kresse-Bond, Counselor (10-12th grade, Alpha A-C), GT Site Team Member
  • Greg Muller, Special Education Teacher, GT Site Team Member
  • Carilou Obligacion, Math Teacher & GT Site Member
  • Lisa Alfonso, English Teacher/MLL Senior Team Lead & GT Site Team Member
  • Dee Harewood, GT Curriculum Specialist – District Support