GET INVOLVED

Become A Member

Get involved by becoming a member of Gifted Resource Council which will help us improve existing programs, extend offerings and reach more children. You also receive benefits like priority registration, program discounts, and free parenting classes. It’s quick, easy and tax-deductible. Memberships are valid for one year.

Wise Philanthropist ($1,000+)

  • Priority registration for all programs
  • FREE parenting classes ($160 value)
  • FREE Learning Lab course
  • $50 discount off a Summer Academy
  • Learning Lab scholarship in your name at your request
  • Use of GRC library
  • GRC logo lapel pin

Brilliant Benefactor ($500 – $999)

  • Priority registration for all programs
  • FREE parenting classes ($160 value)
  • FREE Learning Lab course
  • $50 discount off a Summer Academy
  • Learning Lab scholarship in your name at your request
  • Use of GRC library
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Talented Patron ($250 – $499)

  • Priority registration for all programs
  • FREE parenting classes ($160 value)
  • $10 off two Learning Lab courses
  • $50 discount off a Summer Academy
  • Use of GRC library

Sharp Sponsor ($150 – $249)

  • Priority registration for all programs
  • FREE parenting classes ($160 value)
  • $10 off two Learning Lab courses
  • $25 discount off a Summer Academy
  • Use of GRC library

Intelligent Friend ($100 – $149)

  • Priority registration for all programs
  • FREE parenting classes ($160 value)
  • $10 off two Learning Lab courses
  • Use of GRC library

Gifted Member ($60 – $99)

  • Priority registration for all programs
  • FREE parenting classes ($160 value)
  • Use of GRC library

Imaginative Institution ($100)

  • For schools and other institutions
  • Recognition in newsletters and on website

Become a Sponsor

Companies often want to know ways they can support Gifted Resource Council. We always love grants and donations; however, another great way to get your name out in front of GRC families is to sponsor our Academic Challenge Cup, taking place each winter, usually the last week of February. Between 500-1,000 students typically attend with teachers and/or parents, from school districts all over the metro area. Sponsorship levels are listed below. Please contact the GRC Office at (314) 962-5920.

Cerebral Champion: $2,500

  • Acknowledgement with logo as a Cerebral Champion on the event website and in promotional materials
  • A verbal acknowledgement at the Awards Ceremony
  • Listed as a Cerebral Champion with logo in materials handed out during the event
  • May provide materials to hand out at event

Brainiac Backer: $1,000

  • Acknowledgement with logo as a Brainiac Backer on the event website and in promotional materials
  • A verbal acknowledgement at the Awards Ceremony
  • Listed as a Brainiac Backer with logo in materials handed out during the event

Creative Colleague: $500

  • Acknowledgement with logo as a Creative Colleague on the event website and in promotional materials
  • Listed with logo as a Creative Colleague in materials handed out during the event

Smart Supporter: $250

  • Acknowledgement as Smart Supporter on the event website and in event promotional materials
  • Listed as a Smart Supporter in materials handed out during the event

Volunteer

Gifted Resource Council has multiple volunteer opportunities available! From occasional general office support to helping during registration for Learning Labs and Summer Academies to spending an entire two weeks with us in the summer!

For more information on volunteering, please contact the GRC Office at (314) 962-5920.

Registration Volunteers
(Learning Labs or Summer Academies)

This involves a couple of hours the first day of camp or class sessions. Involves checking kids in, passing out name tags and making sure kids get to the correct classroom. Perfect for mature students or parents who just want to help out a couple of hours.

Summer Volunteers

This involves assisting in our Summer Academies camps as an assistant to a lead teacher. Perfect for mature high school students and a great way to earn service hours for school.

General Office Support

Very occasional work, which would likely involve helping organize boxes of supplies for classes and camps.

Discover Our Programs

Gifted Resource Council Learning Labs

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Gifted Resource Council Academic Challenge Cup

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Laura Falk, M.Ed.

Executive Director

Laura brings more than 30 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors. Laura has worked in public and independent schools for almost 20 years, as well as nine years in nonprofit organizations. She has bachelors degrees in English and Theatre from Vanderbilt University and her masters in education from Southern Oregon University.

“As someone involved in education and organizations serving youth for my entire professional career, I particularly understand the importance of programs that address the needs and challenges of bright and talented children, as well as for their parents and teachers.”

She goes on to say, “Both my sons greatly enjoyed Equations competitions, and my younger son also participated in Creative Convention, Saturday Learning Labs, and Summer Academies. So I have seen—both as a parent and an educator—what a powerful presence GRC provides to bright and gifted students in the community..”

Outside of work, Laura can be found hiking, quilting, reading and doing word puzzles.

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Megan Barr

Office Manager

Megan provides the delightful voice on the phone when someone calls GRC. She’s also a whiz with spreadsheets and databases and keeps the logistics side of the office humming. Her previous experience includes work as a technology trainer and administrative assistant at NESI, and the UMSL Computer Education and Training Center. Outside of work, Megan is a writer, crafter, and keeper of two wonderful cats, Loki and Freya.

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Marla Dell

Bookkeeper

Marla is GRC’s keeper of all things financial since 1995. Marla also provides the institutional knowledge in our tiny office, as she’s been involved with GRC since her son was a participant. Marla won the Gifted Association of Missouri 2001 Parent Award for her contributions to gifted education in Missouri. Marla can also often be found volunteering at her church, gardening, and playing with her new kitten Bubba.

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Stock Gifts

Contact your financial advisor and provide the information below to ensure a quick and accurate transfer of funds:

  • GRC’s broker: First Clearing Corp., Wells Fargo Advisors
  • D.T.C. #: 0141
  • Account #: 5580-7980
  • Account Name: Gifted Resource Council
  • Contact Name: Ray Palmer
  • Phone: 636-530-3401

Notify GRC of your intent to make a gift of stock, with the following information to Laura Falk, Executive Director, at 314.962-5920 or lfalk@giftedresourcecouncil.org:

  • Donor’s name
  • Name of the stock being transferred
  • Number of shares transferred
  • Transaction date
  • Name of your financial advisor or bank handling the transfer
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