Del Siegle

Del Siegle is the Lynn and Ray Neag Endowed Chair for Talent Development at the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education. He holds concurrent roles as Director of the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) and the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development. He earned his Ph.D. in Special Education (Gifted and Talented/Educational Psychology) from UConn in 1995, following earlier degrees from Montana State University.

His research focuses on gifted education equity, underachievement, and technology integration. Notable publications address barriers to underserved student access in gifted programs and teacher bias in identification processes. He has authored influential textbooks, including Education of the Gifted and Talented.

Dr. Siegle has led national organizations like NAGC and AERA’s Giftedness SIG. Awards include the 2021 NAGC Founder’s Memorial Award and 2014 Montana AGATE Friend of AGATE Award. His work spans policy advocacy, teacher training, and program development, aiming to enhance equity and excellence in gifted education.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Special Education (Gifted & Talented/Educational Psychology), University of Connecticut, 1995
  • M.Ed., Curriculum (Gifted & Talented Education), Montana State University, 1989
  • B.S., Elementary Education (Mathematics), Montana State University, 1983

His research articles span gifted identification strategies, underachievement interventions, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. He advises numerous doctoral students focusing on gifted education equity and policy.

Dr. Siegle directs programs like the Three Summers Program (GCT@UConn) and collaborates on initiatives such as Project BUMP UP to address systemic inequities in gifted education.