Dr. James T. Webb, Ph.D., passed away on July 27, 2018. He earned his graduate degree from the University of Alabama. He was President of Great Potential Press, which features books that address the needs of gifted children and adults; he was founder of SENG, (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted). Widely-known as Jim , Dr. Webb was a frequent keynote and workshop speaker at gifted education and psychology conferences in the U.S. and abroad. He was the author or co-author of numerous articles and books, including the best-selling A Parent s Guide to Gifted Children, Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses, and Searching for Meaning, among others. Jim had a passion for furthering the educational and emotional needs of the gifted, spending quality time with family and friends, flying, traveling, scuba diving, and supporting various worthy causes. Jim is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janet Gore, and his daughters, Mary, Amy, Patty and Nadia, her daughters, Ellen and Anne, their significant others and their grandchildren, Alex, Aryanna, Olive, Addison, Priest, and Maddy. They loved him and will miss him dearly, as will his friends around the globe. In lieu of flowers, people may send their condolences on this website: https://jamestwebb.com/in-memoriam-dr-james-t-webb/or donate a memorial contribution to SENG via this link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=seng&id=21. We kindly request you to not call the family directly, instead please leave a public message on the in-memoriam page above.
I learned so much from him while at SOPP. His work for gifted individuals helped me with my own children and continues to help with my clients. Even though its been over 30 years since I was at SOPP, his impact is still making a difference in my life. My condolences to his family.
Sally Williams
August 30, 2018 | Huntington, WV | Student
Im so sorry for your loss. I just saw him at the Broward Gifted Conference two years ago. He was so inspirational to me.
Jane Ross
August 25, 2018 | Miami, FL
Jim and I grew up together .. we were cousins.. he was the most kind and generous person one would ever want to know and I will always treasure his presence in my life.. heartbroken by his loss..a truly wonderful person
Nan Gannon
August 05, 2018 | Dallas, TX | Family
Thank you for brightening the world with your presence and for shining a light on the gifted community at large.
J E
August 03, 2018 | Los Angeles
Very saddened to hear. Jim was my mentor many years ago at SOPP. I remember doing IQ testing on his daughters as part of my training. He encouraged my career and we even published a paper together. I still use his book on the MMPI in my practice. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
April Mancuso
August 01, 2018 | Gahanna, OH | Student
Jim has helped countless individuals (including me) with his gentle manner in providing much needed support for parents, educators, and children. He made the world a better place, and he will be greatly missed.
July 31, 2018
I met Dr. Webb over 30 years ago at the annual Los Angeles City/County Gifted Conference where he was a participant favorite. But mostly, he was a friend to me as well as the Los Angeles USD GATE staff, past and present. It is hard to think of the conference without him. Dr. Webb will be missed. My condolences to Janet and the family. LaRoyce Bell, LAUSD GATE Coordinator, Ret.
LaRoyce Bell
July 31, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
I had dinner with Jim and his wife at the SENG Conference in San Diego on July 21 talking to him about how to help the gifted elder. Im inspired by his resilience and persistence. He will be missed.
Barry Kennedy
July 31, 2018 | Sherwood, OR | Acquaintance
I am saddened beyond words to think that such a wonderful human being, one who actively devoted himself to the plight of gifted and talented persons, is no longer with us. One of the joys of my own life was counting him not simply as a writing colleague but as a genuine friend. I will miss Jim the rest of my days.
Rick Olenchak
July 31, 2018 | Carmel, IN | Friend