The contacts on this list have cluster grouping programs that are viable and successful.
The programs follow the guidelines for the Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model (SCGM),
by Susan Winebrenner and Dina Brulles, that has been published by Free Spirit Publishing.
The contact people on this list have agreed to take calls, or emails, from educators
seeking assistance with their own cluster grouping programs.
Updated List as of December 2013
Arizona
Ampitheater Public Schools, Tucson
Sandy Sherman, G/T Coordinator
520.6969 5189
ssherman@amphi.com
Dysart Schools, Tucson
Vicki Rodriguez, Coordinator
623.846 7000
Vicky.rodriguez@dysart.com
Paradise Valley Schools
Dina Brulles, Director
602 449 2113
dbrulles@pvschools.net
California
Folsom USD
David Knight, Director
916 983 4466
daknight@fcusd.org
Colorado
Garfield RE-2 Gifted and Talented Staff
Darlane Evans or Carrie Hassell
devans@garfieldre2.org
Maine
Rsu5 Freeport Maine
Dom DePatsy
ddepatsy@msad53.org
Gorham Schools
SAIL Program, Gorham School Dept. Gorham, ME
Diane Knott, GT Coordinator
207-222-1376
dianek@gorhamschools.org
Sanford Schools
Fern Brownfbrown@sanford.org
207.646.4268
Montana
Diane Knudson, Golden Triangle Curriculum Coop
406-788-2962
diana@gtckemt.org
Kim Watterson, Billings RESA Region 3
Kimmerzz95@gmail.com
406-670-4970
Carla Williams
teacheachchild@gmail.com
406-690-4970
Minnesota
ISD #728 Elk River Public Schools
Dr. Stephen Schroeder-Davis Induction and Gifted Services Coordinator
815 High Way 10 Elk River, MN 55330
763-241-3449 (W) 612-483-7304 (cell)
stephen.schroeder-davis@elkriver.k12.mn.us
Texas
Birdville School District – 31 campuses
Tracy Besgrove, Director- program 6 years old. Combines cluster with pull-out
Tracey.besgrove@birdvilleschools.net
(512) 300 2201x500
Spring Branch ISD K-8
Houston, TX: Lynette Breedlove, Director –
Uses SCGM model - Grades 1-8 - more than 10 years
Strong model in Middle School- excellent teacher training
Lynette.breedlove@springbranchisd.com
Virginia
Virginia Beach Schools
Kelli Hedrick, Director
kellya.hedrick@vbschools.com
757 263 1405