Dienna Moak

 

5th & 6th Grade

 

QUEST

OUTCOMES FOR INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Creativity:

  • Creative Thinking: Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Elaboration, Synthesis
  • Creative Expression: Visual and Performing Arts
Success Skills:
  • Self-control
  • Personal Characteristics
  • Career Exploration
  • Life Skills
  • Group Work Skills
  • Leadership
Affective Skills:
  • Critical Thinking: Decision Making
  • Convergent Thinking: Logical Thinking
  • Metacognition: Abstract Thinking and Reflection
  • Thinking Skills:
  • Emotional Development
  • Social Development
  • Communication Skills:
  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Writing
  • Information Literacy:
  • Effectively Using Research

ALL ABOUT ME!!!

 

I am an Ole Brook graduate! I completed my Elementary Education degree at USM. I have an endorsement in Reading and Social Studies. I completed my Gifted Certification from Mississippi College in Gifted Education. I am currently working on my Master's degree at Mississippi College in Online Learning for Elementary Education. 

 

I taught 2nd grade for 1 year, 2nd grade Quest for 4 years, and I now teach 5th and 6th grade Quest. I am looking forward to an awesome school year! I LOVE my job!!!

 

I am married to Pete Moak. We have 4 children that are part of the Ole Brook family. Will is a 2018 graduate of BHS and is now a Senior at Mississippi State majoring in Chemical Engineering. Maley is a 2019 graduate of BHS and she is a junior at MSU majoring in Communications. Morgan is a freshman at MSU majoring in Biological Engineering.  Walker is a junior at BHS. I am excited about teaching Quest and I am ready for a great year! GO AWAY COVID!!! 

 

 
Gifted Resources  

Resources for parents or students about gifted education:

THE GIFTED KIDS’ SURVIVAL GUIDE By: Judy Galbraith

GIFTED KIDS SPEAK OUT By: James R. Delisle

10 THINGS NOT TO SAY TO YOUR GIFTED CHILD By: Nancy Heilbronner

Any of these books are available in my classroom for checkout.