Portrait of Olivia

Abstract

This article examines spiritual giftedness and the spiritual development of a recent high school graduate. The framework of the investigation was to explore teachers’ perspectives on spiritual giftedness and what traits students display in the classroom. The concept of spiritual giftedness has gained increasing attention over the years and is evolving in the field of gifted education. These findings may be useful for practitioners in understanding spiritually gifted students and for professors as they prepare teachers to serve the needs of the whole child.