About me
Dr. Javetta Jones Roberson serves as the District Coordinator of Secondary Advanced Academics & Gifted and Talented in McKinney ISD. Javetta received her doctorate of education in the Educational Leadership program at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Her research interests include diverse gifted and AP populations, equity in gifted, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (teaching, leadership, and curriculum), and professional learning of teachers (special education and gifted). Previously, she has served as a high school dean of instruction, high school Advanced Academics Coordinator, elementary Gifted Campus Coordinator/Liaison, District professional development facilitator for Advanced Academics and Gifted dual language teacher. Javetta serves on the Board of Directors for the Council of Exceptional Children-Association for the Gifted and is an immediate past board member of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. She also serves on the Diversity, Equity & Access committee, Engage Online committee, Conference Program Committee, Special Populations Network as Program Co-Chair & G-RACE Sig Co-Chair with the National Association of Gifted Children. Javetta is the recipient of the 2021 SENG Gifted Educator of the year award. She continues to author articles, book chapters, and offers professional learning on helping gifted student populations from various backgrounds thrive.
