WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR TALENTED & GIFTED

Wisconsin Association For Talented & Gifted

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  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • News
    • Meet The Board
    • Gifted Listserv
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Advanced and Accelerated Learning in WI
    • WATG Blogs >
      • News from the Board
      • Noticias de las Mesa Directiva
      • Ask the Doctor
      • Gifted in Perspective
      • Dotados en Perspectiva
      • Gifted @ Home
      • Student Voices
      • Guest Blogs
      • Tools to Use Today
      • From the Bookshelf
      • GT Meanderings
    • Podcasts
    • History
    • Pioneer Profiles
    • G/T groups across the state
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Blog
  • Annual Conference
    • Logo Contest
    • Past Conferences
  • Awards & Scholarships
  • Contact Us

​WHO WE ARE


The Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of parents, students, educators, business and industry personnel,and other interested persons dedicated to fostering a climate in the home, school, and community that allows each individual to reach his or her unique potential.
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Mission and Goals

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Since 1972 WATG’s mission has been to raise public awareness about the unique needs that gifted individuals have.
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To achieve its mission, the WATG Board of Directors has identified the following goals: ​


* Offer relevant educational opportunities to meet the needs of our various constituencies.

* Foster effective programs to maximize the development of talent in all individuals.
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* Strengthen channels of communication among all those interested in the development and nurturing of high potential.

​* Provide referral services to those seeking consultation regarding concerns related to giftedness and talent development. 

​MEET THE BOARD

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Hillarie
​Roth

President Elect
Hillarie Roth is the mom of two gifted daughters. She has been a successful homemaker for 15 years, a radio announcer, a former trauma nurse, and  a current police and fire commissioner.

Hillarie
​Roth

President Elect
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​ Cathy
​Schmit

President ​
Cathy is the current president of WATG and runs a traditional summer camp for gifted children. Cathy lives in Tomahawk, WI.  She loves being a mom of five and a "Nana" of three.  

​ Cathy Schmit

President ​
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Mary
​Budde

Treasurer
Mary has been an active CESA #1 PAGE parent representative for seven years.  She’s helped in planning several events serving as recording secretary and financial liaison. 

Mary
​Budde

Treasurer
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