Education

• Ed.D., University of Houston
• M.Ed., University of St. Thomas
• B.S., McNeese State University

Research & Academic Interests

• Programming for gifted students
• Gifted identification practices
• Creating affirming learning spaces for P12 students

Publications

• McCardle, J. Henton, M., Edwards, K., & Mayer, J. (February 2024). “Twice-Exceptional Experiences: Creating Opportunities in the Visual and Performing Arts.” Teaching for High Potential.
• Adams, K., Zuccaro, E., & McCardle, J. (November/December 2020). “Fact or Fiction: Developing Graphic Novels for Science.” Science Scope.
• Budano, C., McCardle, J., & Edwards, P. (in progress). “Mentoring High School Researchers: Examining the Experiences of University Faculty.”

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• Kentucky Association for Gifted Education
• National Association for Gifted Children

• Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, Board Member