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Dr. Tracy Bednarick-Humes serves as Lindbergh Schools’ Gifted Coordinator where she oversees the south location of the Metro Saint Louis Program for Exceptional Gifted Students and the LEAP gifted enrichment program. She has been on the Gifted Association of Missouri Board for the past five years and currently serves as the Executive President. With over 25 years experience in education, Dr. Bednarick-Humes is passionate about meeting the needs of all learners, especially the academic and SEL needs of gifted and 2E students. She earned a BA in English and Education from Hope College (Holland, MI), an MA in Biology Education and Administrative Certification from Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI), and an MA in Gifted Education from Lindenwood University. She obtained her Doctorate in Teacher Leadership from Maryville University and recently completed her Psychological Examiner Certification from Lindenwood University. Beyond gifted education, she is inquisitive about inquiry-based science and overcoming science misconceptions; using the design process in learning for all students; and improving how we meet the holistic needs of middle school students.