Friends of PAGE –

As the year winds down, I continue to reflect on our time spent in Pittsburgh in November—what an incredible few days at NAGC25!  Walking through the halls and seeing Pennsylvania teachers sharing ideas, kids lighting up the stage with their performances, and all of us learning from the best in the country… It was the kind of energy that reminds me why we do this work.

None of it could have happened without all of you.  As I shared at the opening session, we are all on the same team!   Whether you presented a session, cheered on a student performer, lent a hand at registration, or simply showed up ready to connect—thank you. You made Pennsylvania stand out, and you made every conversation matter.  Thank you for being part of the PAGE team!

As we look ahead to the new year, PAGE remains deeply committed to advocating for and supporting gifted learners, families, and educators across the Commonwealth. We are excited to continue our work in 2026 with a renewed focus on strengthening gifted education in Pennsylvania through professional learning, community engagement, and statewide advocacy.

Mark your calendars now—our own PAGE 2026 Conference is set for October 26–27 in Harrisburg. We can’t wait to bring everyone together again on our home turf for two full days of learning, connecting, and planning how we move gifted education forward in Pennsylvania.

We can’t do all of this without your support! If you haven’t already, please consider joining or gifting a membership. Through the end of 2025, annual memberships are only $35, or $90 for a three-year membership.

Looking ahead, I encourage you to take full advantage of the resources PAGE offers. Beyond the NAGC Convention, we host monthly Parent-to-Parent and Teacher-to-Teacher webinars, a Professional Leadership course, and upcoming regional events. And don’t forget—our Helpdesk is always here if you have questions!

Thanks for everything you pour into this community. I’m genuinely excited for what we’ll do together next year.

With gratitude,
Dave

Dave Mendell, PAGE President