I began my teaching career in Madison as a TAG resource teacher.  I eventually moved back into the classroom, teaching grades 4/5, 5 and 7 before I retired.  I've been involved in the Future Problem Solving (FPS) Program since its inception in 1981 as coach, state and international evaluator, teacher trainer, and now state director.  The problem solving process used in FPS is based on the creative problem solving process developed by Parnes andOsborne.  I'm familiar with numerous creative and critical thinking tools/strategies that can be used to enhance TAG education in many ways.