Kristen Seward

Kristen Seward is a Clinical Associate Professor at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts and Education, serving as Associate Director of the Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GERI) and High-ability Certificate/Licensure Advisor. With over two decades of experience in gifted education, her roles have included graduate teaching assistantships, K-12 teaching, and school counseling leadership positions.

• Ph.D. in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies (Purdue University)
• M.S. in School Counseling (Purdue University)
• B.A. in English/Education (Purdue University)

Her research focuses on gifted education equity, particularly for underserved populations in rural areas. Key areas include professional development in gifted pedagogy, equitable identification protocols, and career counseling for gifted students. Recent publications emphasize systemic approaches to identification frameworks and community-based talent development.

Teaching includes graduate courses in gifted education curriculum, social development, and practicum experiences. She has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions to gifted education and school counseling excellence, including national NAGC recognitions and state-level honors for counseling program innovation.