Adam Laningham has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. He is the Manager of Gifted & Advanced Academics for a large school district in the Phoenix area providing a wide range of services to over 5,000 gifted identified students. The 2014 Arizona Gifted Teacher of the Year, Adam has taught at several schools and multiple grade levels and run numerous gifted programs, he currently serves on the Executive Board for the Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented, is the Arizona SENG Liaison, a published author, and an adjunct professor.