An end-of-year celebration at the Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, named in honor of Neag School’s Joseph Renzulli, is featured.

Renzulli Academy, named after Joseph Renzulli, is mentioned.

The Renzulli Academy, named in honor of Joseph Renzulli, is mentioned.

The Renzulli Academy, named in honor of Joseph Renzulli, is featured.

A student from the Renzulli Academy, named in honor of Joseph Renzulli, is featured.

A student at Renzulli Academy, Joseph Renzulli’s namesake school, was mentioned as being a finalist for CT’s Kid Governor.

Renzulli Academy, Joseph Renzulli’s namesake school, is featured as a School of Distinction.

Sally Reis, the Leticia Morgan Chair in Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education, first connected to the University of Connecticut during her master’s program at Southern Connecticut State University in the mid-1970s. While in one class, she heard UConn Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Joseph Renzulli talk about his work in educational psychology, specifically his internationally-known and pioneering work in gifted and talented with the Enrichment Triad Model.

“Dr. Renzulli’s lifetime of pioneering research has led to substantial, positive changes in the theory and practice of pedagogy for all.” Mensa Foundation President Charlie Steinhice said. “But what impresses me the most is his dedication to putting those ideas into action, especially for low-income students with high potential.”

Editor’s Note: The following piece, authored by Professor Joseph Renzulli, appeared in District Administration’s January 2016 issue.