The Falcon's Nest is an enrichment based gifted and talented program serving children in third through sixth grade.  Students work with the Program Facilitator to develop artistic and academic projects that demonstrate their knowledge in specific areas of interest that align to the Massachusetts state frameworks.

Falcon's Nest Goals

• To help HES meet the academic needs of all children
• To maximize the amount of hands-on learning time for all children
• To foster multiple learning styles
• To encourage critical and creative thinking skills
• To facilitate leadership skills and share information with the school community
• To give students access to a multi-aged peer group that provides a positive learning environment in which intellectual curiosity is the norm

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Meet the Staff

Kara Mc Elhone - Program Facilitator

Kara spent years at art schools around the country receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in fine arts with an emphasis on photography and painting  After studying and teaching fine arts in Los Angeles, she settled in Western Mass to raise her family.  She has worked in the Easthampton Public Schools and created and implemented an after-school enrichment program that provides a wide range of activities  in which students can pursue their passions.  In addition, she is the Special Events Coordinator and Parent Liason for the Title I program, which helps to ensure that all children have access to the tools they need to suceed in school.

Kara is a product of the Renzulli Learning System, having worked under its founder, Susan Reis, in elementary and middle schools.  Kara is looking forward to helping children discover new passions, as well as deepening their current interests.