Amanda M. Rudolph is a Professor in the Department of Education Studies at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas where she serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator. She also teaches the gifted education courses. She is a member of TAGT and has served on the editorial board of TEMPO, the advocacy committee, the parent resource committee and currently the education committee. In addition, she has 3 gifted children in public schools and universities.