Dr. Gigi De Villiers
Curriculum Vitae
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Special Education- University of Miami (1989)
- Master of Science in Diagnostic Assessment - Florida International University (1992)
- Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership - Nova Southeastern University (1996)
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Nova Southeastern University (2002)
Occupation
Program Director Highpoint Academy Coral Way Campus for Children with Learning Differences
Principal/Proprietor Schoolhouse Preparatory High School
Dr. Gigi is certified through the Florida Department of Education in these areas:
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Mental Retardation
• Behavioral Disorders
• Educational Leadership
Awards/Recognitions
1988 Golden Key National Honor Society – Life Member
1989 Outstanding College Student of America
1990 Beginning Teacher of the Year – Kensington Park Elementary (MDCPS)
1995 Outstanding Staffing Specialist – Region IV
2002 Assistant Principal of the Year – Greenglade Elementary (MDCPS)
Extra Curricular
1988 President, Council for Exceptional Students – Univ of Miami Student Chapter
1993 Vice Chairperson, EH/SED Committee – Region IV
1999 ESE Chairperson, Region V Academic Excellence Committee – (MDCPS)
2000 Chairperson, Region V Administrative Committee – (MDCPS)
2008 Team Leader, Walk Now For Autism
2009 President, Florida Association of Independent Special Education Facilities
2010 School Advisory Committee Florida for Exceptional Student Education - Member
2014 - Present - Council of Bilingual Indendent Schools - Board Member
2015 - Miami Dade College Special Education Program - Advisory Coommittee
Special Appearances and Interviews
2007 Various Guest appearances on WQBA AM Radio show on Autism
2008 Pinecrest Tribune – Interview
2008 Guest appearance on “Hoy En Nuestra Comunidad” – Univision Television
2009 Speaker at DAANS Educational Leadership Series – Presentation on Autism
2010-2017 Numerous appearances on TV and Radio
Community Service
1989 Vice Chairperson, Special Olympics – (MDCPS)
1991 Women’s Prison Ministry – Archdiocese of Miami
1993 Board Member, Word of Life Ministry - Archdiocese of Miami
2011 President - Dr. Gigi's Raise Me Up Foundation
2014 - Present - Radio Lollipop at Miami Children's Hospital
2017 - His House Children's Home for Abused and Neglected Children