Birth City
Colorado Springs
Birth State
CO
Current Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Email (Public)
Occupation(s)
Educational Consultant, National Speaker, President of Black Educators' Network Non-Profit Organization
Biography
Dr. Theresa Y. Newsom holds a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction and Ph.D. in Special Education with a dual emphasis on children of color and the development of leadership skills in identified gifted and high ability students. Theresa is a national presenter for the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) Founder/President of the Black Educators' Network 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization and is CEO of Children with Promise Educational Services. Dr. Newsom also serves as the Inclusion Advisor for the Colorado Academy for Educators of the Gifted, Talented and Creative. She enjoys reading, creating projects, time with her four grandchildren and traveling anywhere with her husband, Tommy.
Awards/Honors
Vera Scott Women's History Month Award Recipient 2013
Harriet Tubman Salute to Black Excellence Award Recipient 2014
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated 2014 Johnnie Martin Educator Award Recipient 2014
Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter Vera Dorothy Height Educator Award Recipient 2014
League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region Honoree Award Recipient 2023
Education/Training
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Northern Colorado, 2016
Special Education major concentration: Gifted Education
Administrative Licensure
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Principal K-12
Principal licensure – November 2020- November 2027
Type: Professional K-12 #336936
Teacher Licensure
Professional Teacher License June 28, 2021 – June 28, 2028
Credential Number 24379365
Master of Education
Michigan State University, 1986
Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts
California State University Fresno, 1980
Concentration: Liberal Arts with emphasis in Elementary Education
University of Northern Colorado, 2016
Special Education major concentration: Gifted Education
Administrative Licensure
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Principal K-12
Principal licensure – November 2020- November 2027
Type: Professional K-12 #336936
Teacher Licensure
Professional Teacher License June 28, 2021 – June 28, 2028
Credential Number 24379365
Master of Education
Michigan State University, 1986
Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts
California State University Fresno, 1980
Concentration: Liberal Arts with emphasis in Elementary Education
Local Authors Genres
Published Works
Newsom, T. (2010). Developing African American leaders in today’s schools: Gift…
"Unveiling Leadership Giftedness: Identifying its Attributes and Significance f…
What Makes a Quality GT Program for Gifted Students of Color., Theresa Newsom. …
Bright, Talented, & Black: Educator Supplement for Black Gifted Students" by Jo…
LEAP Education "Introduction to the LEAP Framework - National Association of Gi…
"Developing Citizens of the World through Global Awareness" Teaching for High P…
Black Educators’ Network 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization Monthly Newsletter (…
Sariah’s Big Day! Author: Dr. Theresa Newsom, Illustrator Mr. Waleed Khan (Amaz…
Published Works Book Jackets
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Organizations
President of Black Educators' Network 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization (COS)
Member of Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented
Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented and Creative
National Association of Gifted Children
ASHLAH (Founders of Black History Month)
Colorado Spring Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Martinez ES PTA
CCIRA
Member of Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented
Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented and Creative
National Association of Gifted Children
ASHLAH (Founders of Black History Month)
Colorado Spring Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Martinez ES PTA
CCIRA
Speaker Availability
Yes
Speaker Topics
1. A Beginners Journey: How to publish your first book.
2. Gifted Education
3. Leadership - the Bridge to Emotional Wellness
4. Global Awareness,
5. Developing Leadership in Children
6. Creativity
7. Inclusion and Belonging
2. Gifted Education
3. Leadership - the Bridge to Emotional Wellness
4. Global Awareness,
5. Developing Leadership in Children
6. Creativity
7. Inclusion and Belonging