James L. Moore III, vice provost for diversity and inclusion and the EHE Distinguished Professor in the department of educational studies at Ohio State University, will receive the 2019 Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Association for Gifted Children. Dr. Moore has published five books, and he has won numerous awards for his work on gifted African American males.
Sally Krisel, board president of the National Association for Gifted Children, stated that “the awards program shines a light on those who are making a difference in supporting gifted children as they reach to achieve their personal best.” Dr. Moore will be honored at the association’s 66th Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico in November.
Dr. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in English education from Delaware State University, and a master’s degree in education and a Ph.D. in counselor education both from Virginia Tech.
