The Many Faces of Gifted: Melissa

Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth

Aside from the actual Apprenticeship, the IEA Apprenticeship community was so warm and welcoming; it’s almost like a second family

The Many Faces of Gifted: Manning

Manning’s advice: “And of course, take risks, have adventures, try not to pull too many all-nighters and always remember to laugh.”

The Many Faces of Gifted: Marley

Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth

For Marley, the IEA Apprenticeship program was educational, lots of fun and a “great way to peek down a potential future path.”

The Many Faces of Gifted: Hazem

Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth

Meet Hazem Zureigat, a 2001 Apprentice, who hopes to “improve the quality of life for the people of Jordan and the Arab world.”

The Many Faces of Gifted: Jonathan

“Looking back I cannot believe how great an experience I had through the Institute for Educational Advancement to be at CNN Center in Atlanta in 2001.”

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