Gifted Support
If you believe your child may be eligible
The Challenge Program
The Challenge Program for Gifted students in the Cheltenham School District offers support K-12 to nurture the minds of gifted students, fostering a lifelong love for learning and encouraging them to pursue intellectual challenges with critical, creative, and compassionate thinking. Our dedicated team of Challenge Consultants collaborate to provide a learning environment that not only emphasizes academic excellence through critical and creative thinking but also supports the holistic development of each student. We focus on identifying and enhancing students' unique talents, encouraging them to explore their interests and express their abilities in a safe and supportive setting. The program offers enriched and accelerated learning experiences, tailored to meet individual needs through a variety of teaching methods. Our aim is to empower gifted students to realize their full potential while valuing themselves and the diverse community around them, preparing them for a future where they can confidently take intelligent risks and contribute meaningfully to society.
Gifted Education Video Series
The most common questions we receive about gifted education are: What is gifted education? How do children qualify for gifted education? and, What does gifted education look like at the high school? The videos below seek to address these common questions.
Overview: A very brief review of gifted education in Pennsylvania
Contact Us
Dr. Matthew Pimental
Supervisor of Professional Learning and K-12 Gifted Education
mpimental@cheltenham.org
215-582-5481
Brian Smith
CHS Challenge Consultant
bsmith@cheltenham.org
215-517-3700 ext (3700)
Elizabeth Kenna
Cedarbrook Challenge Consultant
ekenna@cheltenham.org
215-881-6427 ext (4418) email preferred
Elizabeth Susanin
Cedarbrook Challenge Consultant
esusanin@cheltenham.org
215-881-6427 ext (4418) email preferred
Cori Ayers
Elkins Park Challenge Consultant
cayers@cheltenham.org
215-881-4941
Amy Flynn
Elkins Park Challenge Consultant
aflynn@cheltenham.org
215-881-4941 ext (3301)
Gerald Aungst
Cheltenham Elementary Challenge Consultant
gaungst@cheltenham.org
215-635-7415 ext (1015)
Tavia Brooks
Glenside Elementary Challenge Consultant
tjames02@cheltenham.org
215-884-6440 ext (1596)
Jamie Osea
Myers Elementary Challenge Consultant
josea@cheltenham.org
215-517-4540 ext (2408)
Kristin Krause
Wyncote Elementary Challenge Consultant
kkrause@cheltenham.org
215-881-6410 ext (2616)