About the Center
The mission of the Center for Gifted Education Policy, which is housed in APA's Education Directorate, is to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and cutting-edge research ideas that will enhance achievement and performance of children and adolescents with special gifts and talents in all domains, including the academic disciplines, performing arts, sports and professions. We hope to provide APA members and the general public with information pertaining to schooling, parenting and the development of careers.
Meet the Staff
Rena F. Subotnik, PhD
Director, Center for Gifted Education Policy
Rena F. Subotnik, PhD, began her position as director of the Center for Psychology in the Schools and Education at the American Psychological Association (APA) in January 2002. From 1986 through 2001, Dr. Subotnik was professor at Hunter College, where she coordinated the secondary education program and served as research and curriculum liaison to the Hunter College laboratory schools for gifted children (grades PK-12). From 1977-1984 she was a gifted education specialist in the Seattle Public Schools.
Ashley Edmiston
Project Director, Catalyst Project
Ashley Edmiston is the project director for the Catalyst Project, funded by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation and produced by the Center for Gifted Education Policy. Ashley is involved in Catalyst on every level from recruitment, organization, budgeting and marketing. In addition to her Catalyst duties, she also serves as program officer for the Center for Psychology in Schools and Education. She holds a Bachelors of Science in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience from the University of Westminster.
