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Pioneers in Gifted Education

Meet Drs. Naglieri, Brulles, and Lansdowne

Discover how these leading experts are shaping the future of gifted and talented education, championing innovative assessments, and making a lasting impact on students and educators alike.

Meet the Minds Behind the Naglieri General Ability Tests

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, NNAT, CAS2, George Mason University, University of Virginia, NNAT2, Devereux

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD

Kimberly Lansdowne, PhD

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD is a Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. He started out as a school psychologist in 1975, earned a PhD in 1979, and held university positions at Northern Arizona University, The Ohio State University, and George Mason University. Throughout these years he focused on applied educat

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD is a Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. He started out as a school psychologist in 1975, earned a PhD in 1979, and held university positions at Northern Arizona University, The Ohio State University, and George Mason University. Throughout these years he focused on applied educational and psychological research and the development of psychological and educational measurement tools. Dr. Naglieri is the author of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test and the Naglieri General Ability Tests: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative. He is also well known for his PASS neurocognitive theory as measured with the Cognitive Assessment System-2nd Edition and the instructional handouts book Helping Children Learn-2nd Edition. Dr. Naglieri has consistently emphasized the role tests play in accurate diagnosis, relevance to classroom intervention, and especially fair assessment based on sound theory. 


jnaglieri@gmail.com

www.jacknaglieri.com.

Dina Brulles, PhD

Kimberly Lansdowne, PhD

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD

Dina Brulles, Ph.D., is the Gifted Masters Program Coordinator at Arizona State University and

the former Director of Gifted Education at Paradise Valley USD in Arizona. Dr. Brulles served

as NAGC’s Governance Secretary and the board’s School District Representative. Dina received

the 2022 NAGC Anne Isaacs Award for Distinguished Service, th

Dina Brulles, Ph.D., is the Gifted Masters Program Coordinator at Arizona State University and

the former Director of Gifted Education at Paradise Valley USD in Arizona. Dr. Brulles served

as NAGC’s Governance Secretary and the board’s School District Representative. Dina received

the 2022 NAGC Anne Isaacs Award for Distinguished Service, the 2019 and the 2020 NAGC

Book of the Year Award (practitioners), NAGC’s inaugural 2014 Gifted Coordinator Award, the

Professional Development Network Award in 2013, and has worked with the Javits Frasier

Scholarship Program since 2010.  Dina’s books include A Teacher’s Guide to Flexible Grouping

and Collaborative Learning; Designing Gifted Education Programs; Differentiated Lessons for

All Learners; The Cluster Grouping Handbook; Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classrooms;

Helping All Gifted Children Learn;  Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability

Tests: A Call for Equity in Gifted Education and the Naglieri Ability Test – Verbal.


dbrulles@gmail.com

Kimberly Lansdowne, PhD

Kimberly Lansdowne, PhD

Kimberly Lansdowne, PhD

In June of 2022, Kimberly retired as the founding Executive Director of the Herberger Young Scholars Academy, a secondary school for highly gifted students at Arizona State University.

Kim's professional contributions have been recognized by her colleagues in education as evidenced by being selected as the 2014 Arizona Association for Gift

In June of 2022, Kimberly retired as the founding Executive Director of the Herberger Young Scholars Academy, a secondary school for highly gifted students at Arizona State University.

Kim's professional contributions have been recognized by her colleagues in education as evidenced by being selected as the 2014 Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Administrator of the Year.  Additionally, she was elected to serve locally, nationally, and internationally in organizations that advocate for gifted students:  Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (2000-2008), National Association for Gifted Children (2003-2015) Diversity and Equity Committee, and Center for Talented Youth, Ireland Advisory Board (2014-present).

She received her doctorate at Arizona State University (ASU) in 2008 and has a lengthy career in teaching and administration at universities, colleges, and public and private schools. At ASU (2004-present), she develops and teaches undergraduate and graduate level education classes for Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. She typically teaches education courses on curriculum, instruction, testing, measurement, and special needs.

Along with being featured in multiple media events focusing on her work at the Herberger Academy, Kim has authored articles, books, and book chapters. She co-authored Helping All Gifted Children Learn and the Naglieri Tests of General Ability- Quantitative with coauthors Jack Naglieri and Dina Brulles. 


Kimberly.Lansdowne@asu.edu

Speaking engagements, conferences, & webinars

October 5-6, 2025

The Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented and Creative Conference

All day

TBD

Event Details

October 5-6, 2025

The Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented and Creative Conference

Presenter: Dr. Dina Brulles

For more information visit: https://www.kgtc.org/about.php

All day

TBD

October 6-7

WATG's Annual Conference

All day

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Event Details

October 6-7

WATG's Annual Conference

Presenter: Dr. Kim Lansdowne

For more information visit: https://www.watg.org/annual-conference

All day

Wisconsin Dells, WI

October 12-14

2025 OAGC 73rd Annual Fall Conference

All day

Columbus, OH

Event Details

October 12-14

2025 OAGC 73rd Annual Fall Conference

Presenter: Dr. Dina Brulles and Dr. Kim Lansdowne

For more information visit: https://oagc.com/events/fall-conference/

All day

Columbus, OH

October 15-18

FASP 52nd Annual Conference

All day

Palm Harbor, FL

Event Details

October 15-18

FASP 52nd Annual Conference

Presenter: Dr. Jack Naglieri

For more information visit: https://www.fasp.org/annual-conference/

All day

Palm Harbor, FL

October 17-18

Gifted Association of Missouri Annual Conference 2025

All day

Springfield, MO

Event Details

October 17-18

Gifted Association of Missouri Annual Conference 2025

Presenter: Dr. Dina Brulles

For more information visit: http://www.mogam.org/conference.html

All day

Springfield, MO

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