Dr. Claire E. Hughes

Professor of Gifted and Special Education | Expert in Twice-Exceptional Learners | International Speaker on AI in Education
Welcome! I’m a professor at Cleveland State University specializing in gifted education, twice-exceptional learners, and the use of AI in inclusive education. My work combines research, teaching, and leadership to create innovative learning environments for students with exceptional abilities and diverse needs
Current Projects and Scholarship
Expertise
- Twice-Exceptional Education
- AI in Inclusive Education
- Teacher Preparation & Professional Development
- International Educational Collaboration

Upcoming Events
Presenting at:
- Wallace Research Symposium
- European Council for High Ability- Dublin, Ireland
- National Association for Gifted Children
- Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
- Ohio Association for Gifted Children
- National Social Science Association
- Whitmore University Keynote Speaker
- Sylvania, OH Workshop on Executive Functioning in 2e Students
- Texas Association for Gifted and Talented
- ADAGE conference Keynote Speaker- University of Central Florida
- 2Teach Global Speaker with Charleston County Schools
Let’s Connect!
I’m always open to collaboration, speaking invitations, and sharing research!