The people behind Gifted Institute

Founders, Employees, and Volunteers at Gifted Institute

Gifted Institute was founded in 2021 by Grith Tschorn and Johnnie Rasmussen, cand. psych.aut, each possessing over two decades of experience with, and comprehensive understanding of, giftedness in both practical applications and academic research. The institute has experienced rapid growth and currently consists of a substantial team of professionals with specialized knowledge in giftedness. Beyond its core staff, Gifted Institute employs gifted young individuals who instruct and support at Busy Brains and camps, external collaborators from within Denmark and abroad, as well as a multitude of dedicated volunteers. All members work in unison, driven by a common goal: to assist gifted children, adolescents, and their families in improving their quality of life and showcasing their strengths, thereby unleashing the full potential of every individual.

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Conducts tests and counseling sessions, provides supervision and courses. I have a passion for Sweden (its mountains) and Japan (its martial arts) - I persistently - and unsuccessfully - try to manipulate my children into sharing these interests.

Grith 2024
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Conducts tests and therapy sessions, provides counseling, and delivers lectures. Co-founder and chairperson of the Gifted Children association from 2012 to 2021. LOVES Komodo dragons!

Bedste 2024
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Takes care of children who come for testing or to Camp. Grand master of cakes and ice cream.

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Develops new concepts and learning opportunities and is primarily responsible for Hungry Brains and MyBrain. Conducts tests, provides counseling, and therapy sessions. In my house, you're allowed to draw on the walls, as long as you put in the effort.

Stine 2024
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Conducts therapy sessions, conducts tests, and provides counseling for language and pronunciation difficulties. Additionally, manages the institute's registration systems and communication. I love working with children - and when I'm not at the institute, I work as a consultant in the field of autism.

Jacob
Jacob

Conducts tests and therapy sessions. Has a background as a passionate, semi-professional football player and is enthusiastic about delving deep into metacognitive therapy processes.

Cia
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Teaches the Boost program and at camps, and serves as a mentor in Gifted Institute's mentoring program. Former student at Athene Skolen. Graduated from Bagsværd Boarding School. Currently pursuing a master's degree at IT University of Copenhagen. My wristwatch features Batman, and I 100% own more LEGO bricks than you do.

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Conducts therapy sessions and teaches in the Boost program. Assists at Gifted Institute camps. Research assistant at GI-Lab. Bachelor's degree in psychology from Stirling University. Passionate about nature, stuffed animals, and fantasy books, yet unable to keep a plant alive no matter how hard I try.

Freya
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Teaches the Boost program and the institute's educational camps. Graphic designer and Game developer for Gifted Institute. Assists at Gifted Institute camps. Studying at DTU (Technical University of Denmark). Graduate of Sorø Academy. Teacher at 'Den Frie Digitale Skole'. Creative with extensive use/addiction to fantasy books. Orchids are my favorite flowers because they're the only ones I manage to keep alive.

Peder
Peder

Conducts counseling sessions and teaches at camps. Additionally, Peder is a skilled photographer and loves hiking!

Amalie
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Tests and conducts therapy sessions. Certified World Game practitioner. Amalie is passionate about gifted people, and did an internship at Gifted Development Center as part of her degree in psychology. Amalie loves food, but prefers not to cook herself!

Kristian
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Teaches online courses and serves as a mentor in Gifted Institute's mentoring program. Assists at Gifted Institute camps. Completed a full 'HF' in 5 months on the 3rd attempt. Studying Political Science at the University of Southern Denmark. Enjoys climbing and taking care of his curls. Terrible at remembering names.

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Teaches online courses. Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps!

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Teaches online courses. Assists at Gifted Institute camps. Former marine. Recently graduated lawyer from the University of Copenhagen. Practices martial arts and is passionate about strength training. Sings like a drowned walrus. Eating my cooking is at your own risk.

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Teaches online courses. Graduate of Sorø Academy. Studying physics at the University of Copenhagen with a specialization in astrophysics. I have a cat named Kendrick Lamar and a fish named Benjamin. They don’t respond when I call, perhaps they’ll learn eventually?

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Tori has a bachelor's degree in Data Science and Psychology from Wellesley College in the USA and is currently pursuing a master's in Social Data Science at the University of Copenhagen. In her free time, she enjoys both tap dancing and swing dancing. Tori is very passionate about solving New York Times crossword puzzles and has an above-average love for Disney. Tori works as an administrative employee at the institute. Additionally, she teaches at dance camp and volunteers at the institute's other camps.

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Teaches online courses. Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps!

Silke 2024
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Teaches online courses. Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps!

Jonas
Jonas

Teaches online courses. Currently studying at Aurehøj Gymnasium and will be joining the music program. Spends much of his free time on physical health and strength training.

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Thea is a chemical engineer who assists and teaches at the institute's camps. Thea is a capable and engaged teacher who is exceptional at providing individual attention, maintaining order, and creating a welcoming ambiance for the children in attendance. Also a fan of drawing weird creatures.

Mette 2024
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The creative Mettemor and grown-up helper at Gifted Institute camps. I love pink and bling bling, and I collect Christmas ornaments.

Ellen 2024
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Ellen is the kitchenmaster at the institute's camps and weekend events. She is unparalleled at cooking large quantities of pasta al dente.

Robert 2024
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Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps! Programmer and IT geek. Works on app development for a social media platform and geeks out on all kinds of software in my free time. Loves exploring new places and is a huge travel enthusiast.

Molise
Molise 2024

Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps! Currently in 2nd year at Ribe Katedralskole, works a part-time job and spends time with friends. Molise organizes a board game camp in Southern Jutland every year.

Sylvester
Sylvester

Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps!

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Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps!

Mie
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Assists at camps and is an avid attendee of both weekend and summer camps! I just started studying physics at the Univeristy of Copenhagen and i love solving various rubiks cubes and listening to music.

Emma
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Emma organizes the institute's archives. Studies history and media science at the University of Southern Denmark. Loves books and video games and crocheting, and has an excessively large collection of bobbleheads.

Cathrine 2024
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Cathrine assists with administrative tasks in the institute.

Vicky
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The institute's most treasured and well-padded employee - welcomes all visitors to Gifted Institute with stoic calm and elegance. Easily enticed with cuddles and tuna.

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