Marshall County Schools educator Tatiana “Toddie” Adams was honored Monday with the Service and Advocacy Award at the KAGE Annual Conference in Lexington. The award recognizes her work with the gifted and talented students of Marshall County, as well as her contributions to the field as a mentor and support for GT coordinators throughout the region and across the state.
Ms. Adams is completing her 20th year in education and has worked with gifted and talented students in Marshall County since 2006. She has served in her current role as District GT Director since 2017. Ms. Adams has a Master’s degree with an endorsement in Gifted Education from Murray State University, and her experience and expertise has been an asset to district programs.
“Toddie has a passion for all students, but as GT Director she is always advocating for our GT students,” said MC Schools Instructional Supervisor Abby Griffy. “Districts from around the state, nation, and even other countries have reached out to her because of systems she has put into play in our district. She is very deserving of this honor.”
The KAGE Service and Advocacy Award was established to recognize those who have made significant contributions to gifted education and who have a record of advocacy for gifted and talented children and youth. KAGE, which stands for the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, is a non-profit volunteer group of parents, teachers, administrators, other educators, and all citizens interested in promoting appropriate educational opportunities for gifted and talented youth in Kentucky.
Marshall County Schools would like to recognize Ms. Adams for this well-deserved award and for her tireless efforts to promote and enhance gifted and talented education for the students of Marshall County. Congratulations, Ms. Adams!