What social and emotional support is available?
The Gatton Academy staff includes the Assistant Director, Counseling Services — a trained psychologist specializing in the social-emotional needs of students who are gifted and talented. Full-time Residential Counselors and part-time Residential Assistants will live in Schneider Hall to assist in planning activities and serve as resources for students. The Assistant Director, Student Life and Residential Life Coordinator also will live in apartments in Schneider Hall. The staff will be well trained in dealing with the social and emotional needs of academically gifted young people. The Gatton Academy boasts a Student Life staff to student ratio of 8:1.
