Sycamore School
Denise Olsen-Estelle is an experienced educator currently teaching at Sycamore School since August 2022, after a long tenure at Western Wayne Schools from 2002 to October 2022. Specializing in data-driven personalized learning, Denise has extensive experience in teaching high ability cluster programs and managing split/multiage classes. Denise has contributed to the educational community as a speaker at various conferences, including the National Association for Gifted Children, and has successfully facilitated opportunities for classroom experts. Prior roles include serving as a Learning Resource Specialist at Indiana Web Academy, where Denise designed professional development for educators and enhanced technology integration in schools, and as Gifted and Talented Coordinator at South Henry School Corporation, where Denise wrote state grants and developed curricula. Denise holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University.
Sycamore School
Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted children can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives. Sycamore is one of few schools in the nation, and the only private school in the state of Indiana, where all academics and activities are designed for gifted kids preschool through eighth grade.