Recognized by nationally renowned educators, artists and scientists, G·tec’s interdisciplinary program integrates visual art, history, science, and computer science in a stress-free environment with no homework and no test-taking.
At G·tec, your child is treated to a rich and personalized after-school learning experience that is both fun and fulfilling for the creative mind. Our warm, nurturing, and stress-free environment promotes higher-level thinking and creative problem-solving. Semi-private groups average four pupils. Children explore a series of themes through direct, hands-on experience and cooperative, small group study and interaction.
Like the many other children who have participated in G·tec, your son or daughter will benefit from our program, not only throughout their academic years but into their adult lives as well. Our program gives students an edge in an educational environment where critical thinking and innovation are essential. We prepare them for an exciting and ever-changing world by cultivating their creativity, talents, and intellect. Invest in your child’s potential at our academic enrichment and art center!
Program Eligibility
The program is designed for students in grades 2 through 6 who demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics:
Highly creative in the arts, though scholastically “average”
Demonstrates clever or innovative thinking and enjoys activities such as wordplay
Above-average academically but in need of greater challenge to support continued growth
Application Information
The ideal time to apply is when a child is entering second or third grade. Enrollment is limited, as we accept only four new First-Year Studies students each year. For older students, placement priority is given to returning students before openings are made available to the general public.
Student application forms are by invitation only.
Many students are referred by classroom teachers, school psychologists, or families who know—and value—the unique, supportive learning environment we provide at G·tec.
Student’s Application FormThe name G·tec reflects our mission: to explore, develop, and enhance each child’s unique gifts and talents.
We chose the name G·tec Kids to honor our most valued community—our students. Through the Kids Page and the web quests featured on our site, children are encouraged to further investigate and enrich what they experience in the classroom, inspiring curiosity, independence, and a deeper love of learning.
Gifted & Talented Enrichment Center = G·tec
G·tec provides fun-filled, hands-on learning experiences that develop children’s creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to spark a genuine love of learning while motivating students to explore a wide variety of academic and creative fields.
Our enriched curriculum gives students an important edge during their formative years—when innovation, critical thinking, and imagination matter most.
Dr. Andi Stix is the founder of Gtec Kids, located in New Rochelle, New York, where she teaches academic enrichment across all classes. She earned her doctorate from Columbia University in Gifted and Talented Education, with a specialization in cognition.
Dr. Stix was honored as Educator of the Year by AGATE, the Advocacy Board for Gifted and Talented Education of New York State. For more than 35 years, she served as a national educational consultant and cognitive coach, presenting as a keynote speaker and seminar leader at conferences and conventions throughout the country.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Stix also co-authored a series of books emphasizing simulations and hands-on investigations for the secondary school classroom.
Among her notable achievements, Exploring History received the Social Studies Program of Excellence Award from New York State three times, along with the Social Studies Program of Excellence Certificate from the Middle States Council for the Social Studies. The program was also recognized with the Outstanding Curriculum Development Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.
Dr. Stix is the author of numerous professional books, including Active Learning Across the Content Areas, the Active History series, Teachers as Classroom Coaches, Social Studies Strategies for Active Learners, Using Literature and Simulations in Your Social Studies Classroom, Integrated Cooperative Strategies for the Social Studies, Language Arts, and the Humanities, Strategies for Student-Centered Assessment, Teaching Strategies for Cooperative Learning, Active Strategies for Curriculum Integration, and Pic-Jour Math.
Her articles have been published in leading professional journals, including Social Education, Middle School Journal, Social Studies, and Gems of AGATE.
In addition to her writing, Dr. Stix has designed a range of innovative math manipulatives for upper elementary and middle school students. These include Fraction Rings for Decimals, Time, and Degrees; Picture Pi; Circle in a Square; Picture Grids; and Algecans. In Pic-Jour Math, Dr. Stix demonstrates how these manipulatives strengthen students’ visualization skills and deepen mathematical understanding through reflective journal writing.
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