{"id":23,"date":"2025-11-29T14:40:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T14:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkingoutsidethefox.com\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-11-29T22:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T22:47:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thinkingoutsidethefox.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Thinking Outside the Fox<\/h1>\n \n\n \n \n

Gifted kids don\u2019t fit into boxes. Their education shouldn\u2019t either.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\n \n \n

Hi there! My name is Jessica Fox – nice to meet you! I’m an elementary educator, GT specialist, and enthusiastic lifelong learner. I\u2019ve spent years designing enrichment and curriculum for gifted students that feels engaging, not exhausting. I built Thinking Outside the Fox as a space for teachers and parents looking for creative, meaningful ways to challenge and support gifted learners.<\/p>\n \n\n \n \n

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Credentials:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\n \n

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  • BA in Elementary Education<\/li>\n
  • MA in Instructional Technology<\/li>\n
  • MA in Gifted & Talented Education<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <\/div>\n \n\n \n \n
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    What You\u2019ll Find Here<\/h2>\n \n\n \n

    A curated collection of resources built for gifted and high-ability learners in elementary school:<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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    • High-level enrichment tasks<\/strong> that go beyond \u201cfinish early\u201d work.<\/li>\n
    • Teacher-friendly tools<\/strong> that fit into real classrooms with real time limits.<\/li>\n
    • Parent guides<\/strong> for navigating the quirks and joys of gifted childhood.<\/li>\n
    • Book lists, reflection pieces, and creative projects<\/strong> for bright, curious minds.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <\/div><\/div>\n \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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      My Approach<\/h2>\n \n\n \n

      Gifted education shouldn\u2019t be \u201cmore work\u201d – it should be different work<\/em>.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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      • Inclusive<\/strong>, not elitist<\/li>\n
      • Creative<\/strong>, not repetitive<\/li>\n
      • Challenging<\/strong>, not exhausting<\/li>\n
      • Compassionate<\/strong>, not clinical<\/li>\n
      • Centered on real human kids<\/strong><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <\/div><\/div>\n \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here!<\/h3>\n \n\n \n

        Whether you\u2019re a parent, a classroom teacher, or a specialist, my hope is that you\u2019ll find something here that makes gifted education feel a little more joyful and a little less overwhelming.<\/p>\n \n

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        Here\u2019s to thinking outside the fox, together!<\/em><\/p>\n \n\n

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