Dr. Brian Housand believes learning should always be an adventure. As Coordinator of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted Program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, he helps educators challenge gifted learners both intellectually and emotionally. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Brian explores creativity, gifted education, and the power of play. His latest book, SEED: Silverquicken Episodes for Enrichment and Diagnosis, blends immersive storytelling with puzzle-based learning designed to instigate cognitive and affective growth. A longtime classroom teacher, gifted specialist, and professor, he also co-authored Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with Technology and wrote Fighting Fake News!. When not teaching or presenting, Brian proudly embraces his geeky passions for Star Wars, Disney, Taylor Swift, video games, and fonts. Find him at brianhousand.com or on social media @brianhousand
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Hi. I’m Brian, and I am a geek.
I’ve turned my childhood obsession with puzzles, Pop Culture, technology, and all things Star Wars into a lifelong mission of helping educators to ignite curiosity and recognize hidden brilliance in students.
As the Coordinator of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted Program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, I prepare educators to creatively challenge minds and emotionally support gifted learners. I’ve spoken at conferences across the country (and the world!) about gifted education, creativity, and the power of play in learning. My newest book, SEED: Silverquicken Episodes for Enrichment and Diagnosis, invites learners into immersive, puzzle-filled adventures that help teachers uncover hidden talents. Think escape rooms meet cognitive and emotional growth. Because learning should always be an adventure.
I’ve also written Fighting Fake News! Teaching Critical Thinking and Media Literacy in a Digital Age, co-authored Using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model with Technology, and have spent the better part of my life teaching and consulting in the world of gifted education.
When I’m not decoding the mysteries of talent development, you’ll find me geeking out over retro video games, fun socks, fonts, all things Disney, and saguaro cacti (yes, really).
Let’s connect! Find me online at brianhousand.com, or if you really want to impress me, just return your grocery cart properly.
