Welcome to Swain County Schools' AIG Webpage. 

The Swain County Academically/Intellectually Gifted program aims to provide these unique learners with experiences which support their academic growth, develop their leadership skills, and promote a balanced approach to life. The array of services provided to them is structured to meet their varying needs. Possible service options include enrichment classes, specialized peer academic groups, project-based activities, academic competitions, accelerated curriculum, differentiated lessons, and academic counseling. Through integration with regular educational programs, personalized and challenging educational experiences will enhance and extend the curriculum for these learners. This collaborative approach allows learning opportunities to be maximized and fosters continuous improvement of efforts.

AIG Coordinator

• Katrina Turbyfill

• Email Katrina Turbyfill

• 828-488-3129 Ext. 5133

AIG Specialist Grades 9-12

• Cindy Thompson

• Email Cindy Thompson

• 828-488-2152 (High School)

AIG Advisors Grades 6-8

• 6th Grade–Sally Butler Email Sally Butler

• 7th Grade–Curtis Sikes Email Curtis Sikes

• 8th Grade–TBD

• 828-488-3480 - (Middle School)

AIG Specialist Grades K-5

• East Elementary-Jessica Cline Email Jessica Cline 828-488-0939 (East Elementary)

• West Elementary-Richard Harvey Email Richard Harvey 828-488-2119 (West Elementary)

Informational Links
Swain County Program Information and Forms
Enrichment Opportunities