The Bartow County School System's Gifted and Talented Education with Accelerated Youth (GATEWAY) program serves students in K-12 by providing academic challenges for those who are intellectually advanced. Students who demonstrate a high degree of intellectual, academic, and/or creative abilities may be nominated by individuals with knowledge of the student's abilities. These individuals include teachers, parents or guardians, counselors, administrators, self, and/or peers. Referrals for consideration will be reviewed by the screening committee to determine if the student is eligible for further evaluation. Students who transfer from gifted programs within the state of Georgia have reciprocity to the Bartow program. Out-of-state students must meet Georgia requirements for eligibility. The State Board of Education determines eligibility criteria for placement in the gifted program. For a summary of those criteria or for further information, please contact the GATEWAY Program teacher at Cloverleaf (Mrs. Ellen Freeman) or Dr. Lynda Newsome, Coordinator for Gifted in Bartow County (770-606-5800, ext. 2063).

Mrs. Ellen Freeman
Gifted Education Teacher
email: ellen.freeman@bartow.k12.ga.us
Birthday: September 6

Meet Mrs. Freeman

I was born in Jacksonville, Florida. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Berry College . I received my gifted certification training at Georgia State University . I have also taken courses at Kennesaw State University and the State University of West Georgia . I have over twenty-three years' experience which includes eleven years of working with gifted students as a resource teacher. I lived in many different places as a child because my father was a career military man. I have previously taught in the counties of Paulding , Whitfield , Cobb , and Polk . This is my third year at Cloverleaf.

I have been married for over 35 years and have two grown sons. My husband, Dane, works for Southern Polytechnic Institute. My oldest son, Andrew, is in the U.S. Air Force . He is presently stationed at Moody AFB in Valdosta with his wife, Bethany, and their two sons, Canaan and Zion. My other son, Joshua, has recently joined the U.S. Navy and will begin basic training in October, 2008.

I enjoy learning new things and helping others to do the same. Some of my hobbies, when I have the time, are growing orchids, sewing, arts and crafts, woodworking, reading, pottery making, cake baking and decorating, and weaving.

Contact Mrs. Freeman

The best way for parents to contact me is via email. ellen.freeman@bartow.k12.ga.us.