I love this.
"The experience has taught me a valuable lesson. It's well past time for me to separate my own weaknesses from my strengths, accept them and focus on improving them without embarassment or shame."

I do think it is valuable for kids to see approx. where they fall on the bell curve. I think that can help diminish imposter syndrome particularly in gifted girls. I also like the way you approached the whole child.

Re: shame check out Brene Brown:
Ted Talk:


Daring Greatly
http://www.brenebrown.com/books/2012/5/15/daring-greatly.html

On Being radio show interview:
http://www.onbeing.org/program/brene-brown-on-vulnerability/4928