Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011

Lee Bamberger, a gifted and talented services resource specialist in Fayette County Public Schools, has received KAGE’s 2011 Service and Advocacy Award. The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education presented her the statewide honor at its annual conference in February.

“This award also belongs to every colleague I have worked with for all their expertise, shared with me, about helping kids,” said Bamberger, who has been with this district since 1996.

Previously, she worked 20 years in Boone County schools as a teacher and program coordinator. Through the years, she also has helped design curriculum, led parent and teacher trainings, and presented at conferences.

“It is so important that gifted student have services matched to their needs and abilities. Without appropriate opportunities, these students may think it is all easy. They may not hone qualities with proficiency that other students develop when their curriculum is challenging and rigorous,” Bamberger said. “My responsibilities as a district resource person allow me to facilitate a good match for a gifted student. I love assisting teachers, parents and students to this end.”

Bamberger has worked extensively with students on lesson extensions and study habits, finding their areas of interests and passions in learning. She also is known for her ability to relate to and empathize with parents.

A Newport native, Bamberger earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Kentucky University and master’s degrees in counseling and educational administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She also received her gifted and talented certification from Xavier.

In addition to KAGE and LexKAGE, Bamberger is a member of the National Association for Gifted Children.

KAGE is a nonprofit volunteer group of parents, teachers, administrators, other educators and citizens interested in promoting appropriate educational opportunities for gifted and talented youth in Kentucky.