Description
Presented through five pillars of wisdom, using both modern and ancient stories and quotations, the 1-hour course will inspire and refresh your educational journey. Lisa Van Gemert, M. Ed.T., uses her expertise in gifted education to address pitfalls that often affect gifted students. With stories drawn from history, sports, literature, and popular culture, Ms. Van Gemert’s pillars of wisdom are like letters passed from a mentor to a beloved student. Full of wit and inspiration, you will complete this course with a plethora of items to pass along to your gifted students.
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Manuela – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Susan – GROVETON ISD (verified owner) –
This course offers a lot to think about and ponder on.
Sheila – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
There was nothing wrong with the content, but I did not feel it was helpful or what I wanted in my goal to learn more about giftedness. It lacked focus and purpose.
Minerva – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Sometimes difficult to understand the point she is trying to make.
Nancy – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Of the courses that I have taken so far this is the most interesting one. The presenter has interesting stories to share. I can’t say that this is especially beneficial to G/T students because I believe it was good advice for everyone.
Candace – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
great
Cynthia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Desiree – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Thoughtful and structured very well. Gave some great examples and excellent quotes I couldn’t help write down. 🙂
Ashley – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting lesson. I have not heard one like this before in regards to Gifted and Talented students.
Edna – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Love ideas and will share with my team