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!!!

Name: Dienna Moak
Position: Gifted Teacher
Email: Send email

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.