Hey Friends!
Whew.
The past month has felt like living inside a snow globe someone kept shaking… and I’ve loved every second of it.
Let's take a moment to look back at all that happened.
NAGC Pittsburgh
What. A. Week.
I shared three jam-packed sessions each full of ideas, rabbit holes, and practical strategies. If you weren't there, I am sharing the resources that I shared at the end of the session.
🔗 Postcards From Pittsburgh: The Art & Architecture of Curiosity
🔗 Extermintating the F.L.U.F.F. | Teaching Creativity with Intentionality
🔗 Thinking Outside the Bot: Leveraging AI to Develop Gifted Superpowers
Also, getting the chance to close out the Closing Keynote was a very cool experience. I have been promised a video of my part at some point. Once I get that then I will post it for you.
In the meantime, here's a candid photo of our group prior to going on stage.
THEN… my birthday happened! 🎉
With every passing year, I get more retrospective and really try to consider ways to create an even bigger impact. Let's just say that I have some pretty big ideas for 2026 that involve a very deep rabbit hole!
SEEDling Squad Summit
Wow. November 19th was a very special experience! This community continues to blow me away with your creativity, your curiosity, and your willingness to bring SEED to life. Recording + discussion boards are open! This is a totally FREE resource for educators using the SEED book in their classrooms. You can join at brianhousand.com/seedling-squad
Thanksgiving
Gratitude level: HIGH.
I am so grateful to be able to do this work.
I am so grateful for you being a part of my world.
TAGT giftED Conference
The one where I went full Buddy the Elf during the Conference Kick Off with Andi McNair.
IYKYK.
I also did the following...
⭐ Hosted Geeks that Teach Team Trivia
⭐ Partnered up with Leslie and Chris from Silverquicken for The Great Puzzle Roundup
⭐ Exploreed Even More Rabbit Holes
⭐ Hosted Speed Geeking
⭐ Experienced So. Much. Joy!
Also... Andi McNair and I hosted the first ever IN PERSON episode of the Great Teacher Alliance!
There was some technical juggling to work this one out, but it was so exciting having people in person experience what the GTA community is experiening each month.
And, it’s not too late to jump in!
We already have 4 recorded episodes ready for you and 6 more live ones before the academic year wraps.
All for $100.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it. Head over to brianhousand.com/gta for more info.
COMING UP: The Secret Sauce Society Presents FROM FROST TO FIRE
Four live sessions. Six total hours. All recorded.
This is our winter warm-up for educators who need a spark (or a bonfire).
Presented by Brian Housand, Andi McNair, Stephanie Higgs, and Justin Mitchell.
🔥 Early Bird: $100 through December 13th
🔗 http://brianhousand.com/secret-sauce-society
There's only 2 more days until the price increases for event!
THIS is THE gifted profesional learning experience that you will want to be a part of this February!
With this, I’m closing out my professional-learning travel year AND the Fall semester.
50+ events in different 15 states plus all the virtual gathering.
My heart (and brain) are full.
Thanks for being a part of this journey.
Let’s make the end of this year awesome.
With gratitude,
Brian
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