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An interview with Hanna David: reflections

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 2, 129 - 133, 30.06.2025

Abstract

in this intervireew we understand thta this situation related with the.In this compelling interview, Hanna David reflects on her personal journey and her deep involvement in gifted education. Born in Israel to Holocaust survivors, David describes her early education, academic challenges, and eventual shift from science to literature. Her passion for gifted children led her to work with Dr. Erika Landau, a pioneer in gifted education in Israel. David praises Landau’s contributions, especially founding an institute that nurtured creativity in over 40,000 children. She discusses Landau’s innovative approach, her refusal to computerize records, and the obstacles she overcame. David also shares her emotional experience of writing a book about Landau during a time of war, emphasizing the discipline and determination required. The book, now published by Springer, honors Landau’s legacy and influence. David concludes by stressing the importance of nurturing individual potential and challenging societal norms, especially in education. Her story is one of resilience, mentorship, and lifelong advocacy for gifted youth.

References

  • David, H. (2024). An examination of the effectiveness of gifted education programs from the perspective of a comparison between two programs. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity, 11(4), 147-160. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo
  • Zorman, R., & David, H. (2000). There is another way: Girls and women – Achievements and challenges (in Hebrew). Jerusalem: The Henrietta Szold Institute and the Ministry of Education.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Other Fields of Education (Other)
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Michael Shaughnessy

Submission Date April 28, 2024
Acceptance Date June 27, 2025
Early Pub Date June 27, 2025
Publication Date June 30, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 13 Issue: 2

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APA Shaughnessy, M. (2025). An interview with Hanna David: reflections. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 13(2), 129-133.