Dr. Jaime A. Castellano
Luciano Martinez Child Development Center
Assistant Director, Educator, Author
Dr. Jaime A. Castellano is a nationally recognized and award-winning educator, principal, author, scholar, and researcher. In 2017 he was recognized as SENG’s National Educator of the Year. As a highly sought-after speaker, he is recognized as one of the leading authorities in the United States in the education of Hispanic/Latino students. He is a preeminent scholar and researcher in gifted education and in identifying and serving diverse gifted students with particular expertise on identifying gifted Hispanic/Latino students, gifted English language learners, gifted Native Americans, gifted preschoolers, and gifted students from poverty. His current research is focused on working directly with gifted students with trauma, toxic stress, and adverse childhood experiences. His 2022 book titled: Identifying and Serving Diverse Gifted Learners: Meeting the Needs of Special Populations in Gifted Education is a best-selling publication in gifted education.