Monica Simonds, M.Ed., is a CogAT strategist, K-12 Education Assessments for Riverside Insights. Previously she served as director of advanced learning programs and services in Richardson ISD, located north of Dallas. After receiving her Master’s in Gifted Education, Monica taught gifted children in all grades and provided professional learning opportunities for the districts. She is a member of the National Association for Gifted Children and a board member for the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented. Monica is the 2017 recipient of the NAGC Gifted Coordinator award and the 2019 TAGT Administrator of the Gifted award.
