Convention Co-Chair

Donyell Atkinson

Cathi Selph

Legislation Liaison

Paula Camp

Teresa Reddish

Donyell Atkinson

Donyell Atkinson has been actively involved with the Georgia Association for Gifted Children through consistent participation and service as an annual conference presenter. Over several years, Donyell has facilitated breakout sessions that support professional learning and collaboration among Georgia’s gifted educators, contributing to meaningful dialogue and shared best practices across the state. 

In DeKalb County School District, Donyell has been a strong advocate for equitable gifted identification and services. With a particular focus on increasing access for underserved student populations, Donyell has worked intentionally to expand screening practices and ensure that more students have the opportunity to be considered for gifted programming. 

Donyell brings strong organizational leadership, collaborative skills, and a clear vision for advancing gifted education in Georgia. With experience managing complex initiatives and coordinating stakeholders, Donyell demonstrates careful attention to detail while keeping student-centered goals at the forefront. Through advocacy, professional engagement, and a commitment to inclusive practices, Donyell continues to contribute to the growth and strengthening of gifted education statewide. 

Cathi Selph

Cathi Selph has been a dedicated advocate for Georgia’s gifted and talented learners, demonstrating a strong commitment to equitable access, high-quality instruction, and statewide collaboration in gifted education. Her work consistently focuses on recognizing and nurturing the unique strengths of advanced learners. 

Throughout her career, Cathi has collaborated with teachers, school leaders, and district personnel to strengthen identification procedures, promote research-based instructional strategies, and ensure gifted services remain both rigorous and inclusive. She has also provided professional learning that builds educator capacity in understanding gifted characteristics, differentiation, and enrichment opportunities. 

Cathi actively supports district and state-level initiatives that advance gifted education and raise awareness of the importance of strong programming for advanced learners. She is known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and thoughtful leadership style. Through clear communication and steady advocacy, Cathi works to ensure that gifted students’ academic and social-emotional needs are supported. Her dedication to service and collaborative leadership continues to make a meaningful impact on gifted education across Georgia. 

Paula Camp

Paula Camp serves as the Advanced Learning Director for Bartow County Schools and has led the district’s gifted program since 2014. In this role, she oversees curriculum development and instructional models designed to promote rigor, creativity, and critical thinking for gifted learners across all grade levels. 

Throughout her leadership, Paula has supported teachers, coordinators, and administrators through professional learning and instructional guidance. She has expanded gifted services to all 12 elementary schools by placing two Gifted Resource teachers at each site, strengthening opportunities for both gifted and advanced learners. She also advocates for student voice, choice, and authentic learning experiences within gifted programming. 

Paula has developed and supported programs including Odyssey of the Mind, Math Fest, Robotics, technology competitions, gifted internships, GHP, AP, SAT, and PSAT 8/9 initiatives. She standardized gifted testing procedures to include portfolios and screeners, resulting in more consistent identification practices across the district. Paula actively participates in GAGC events, leads a gifted consortium through NW Georgia RESA, and collaborates with coordinators throughout the region. She is widely respected as a knowledgeable and dedicated leader in gifted education.