Alissa Cress Ph DDr. Alissa Cress is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies at Purdue University. She has also served as a counselor, teacher, and coordinator for K-12th graders as part of the Gifted Education Research and Resource Istitute's (GER2I) youth enrichment programs. Her research interests include the identification and service of traditionally underrepresented students in gifted education, talent development, social and emotional needs of students with gifts and talents, parent and society perceptions of giftedness, and teacher training. Read More Read Less