Nancy Heilbronner, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at Mercy College, where she is working to develop an Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at Western Connecticut State University, where she taught and advised doctoral-level students in such courses as leadership, statistics, research, creativity, and talent development. A former gifted and science teacher, Dr. Heilbronner researches and publishes frequently on topics related to gifted and science education. She provides professional development and speaks with parent groups nationwide and is active in service to the community and university. She currently serves as on the Board of the Connecticut Association for the Gifted (CAG).
"A unique feature of this book is that it includes the reflections of her now-adult children and credits them as co-authors, adding to the book's depth and authenticity."- Judy Smith, Oregon Parent Meet-Up Coordinator"One of the best practical guides for raising gifted children, combining the charm, richness, and humor of personal family experiences with a gifted educator's practical knowledge. It could be titled 'Gifted Children: The Missing Instruction Manual'". - Dale Stuart, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist"I love this book and the way the author, who has a doctorate in gifted education, wove important, current research about giftedness into stories of raising gifted children, accompanied by fascinating personalized narratives from her successful grown-up gifted children. This is a resource for parenting gifted children that I highly recommend!"-Sally Reis, Ph.D., Professor, University of Connecticut"With understanding and humor...the author describes her gifted children, her successes and mistakes, and offers practical suggestions that feel like a conversation with a good friend. Her now grown children add welcome perspectives to her ideas."-Jane Hesslein, Educator and Parent2012 Legacy Book of the Year Award-Winner!
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