Advanced Learning Services
Program Options
Whole-Group Enrichment (Grades K–1)
Small-Group / Identified Advanced Learning Services (Grades 2–5)
Talent Pool / STREAM Lab Opportunities (Grades K–5)
GT Seminar & Interest-Based Learning Opportunities (Grades 6–12)
Advanced Learning Lab & Enrichment Opportunities (Grades 6–7)
Honors and Advanced Coursework (Grades 7–9)
Advanced Coursework, AP & Concurrent Credit Opportunities (Grades 10–12)
College, Career & Academic Readiness Support (Grades 6–12)
Advanced Learning Team
Lake Hamilton Primary School
Advanced Learning Specialist: Jordynn Kight (jordynn.kight@lhwolves.net)
Advanced Learning Paraprofessional: Jaclyn Watson (jaclyn.watson@lhwolves.net)
Lake Hamilton Elementary School
Advanced Learning Specialist: Melissa Anthony (melissa.anthony@lhwolves.net)
Advanced Learning Paraprofessional: Cassi Merriott (cassi.merriott@lhwolves.net)
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School
Advanced Learning Specialist: Michelle Wood (michelle.wood@lhwolves.net)
Advanced Learning Paraprofessional: Brett Barker (brett.barker@lhwolves.net)
Lake Hamilton Middle School
Advanced Learning Specialist: Joy Bigham (joy.bigham@lhwolves.net)
Advanced Learning Paraprofessional: Ethan Nooner (ethan.nooner@lhwolves.net)
Lake Hamilton Junior High & High School
Director of Advanced Learning: Nikki Aitken (nikki.aitken@lhwolves.net)
K-12 Advanced Learning Services
Lake Hamilton School District’s K–12 Advanced Learning Services provide opportunities for students who demonstrate advanced academic potential, achievement, creativity, motivation, and a need for greater challenge. Services include gifted and talented programming as well as advanced learning opportunities designed to develop higher-order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, student agency, and readiness for advanced coursework.
Arkansas defines gifted and talented students as those whose high potential or ability and unique learning needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and services. These abilities may be demonstrated through above-average intellectual ability, task commitment or motivation, and creative ability.