Southern Branch Consulting

Celeste DC Sodergren, PhD

Celeste holds a PhD in Educational Psychology in Gifted Education Studies from Baylor University, a Master’s Degree in Speech Communication from Emerson College, and a BA from East Texas Baptist University. She is certified as a teacher in Texas in 7-12th grade English language arts, speech, gifted and talented education and ESL supplemental. She also holds principal certification in Texas and has served at the district level coordinator and director levels in accountability and in advanced academics.

“Dr. Sodergren is someone who applies a comprehensive perspective to her research and work from her practitioner experiences in K-12 and higher education. Her ability to draw meaningful connections allows her to support student and adult learners in transformative ways. Celeste demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism while maintaining a collaborative approach to her work. Her dedication to empowering leaders and educators has had a significant and lasting impact on the growth of others in TAGT.”

– Paulina Van Eden Hill & Kristin Graham, Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented

“Celeste Sodergren is a talented professional who brings her skills to all aspects of her life and work. I first met Celeste when she was participating as a parent on a community committee to recommend new attendance zones for the school district. This is highly emotional work, and Celeste’s calm and professional demeanor was a great asset to the committee. Celeste used decision support tools to assist the committee in narrowing down options to the most effective, and least painful for those who would be rezoned.”

– Ellen Skoviera, Retired Assistant Superintendent from Leander ISD, Texas