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.
Robyn – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this one was very thought-provoking!
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Kelly – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This training was refreshing because it was full of inspirational stories, quotes, and examples. It helps teachers view GT students in a different light.
Cindy – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Completely loved it!
Marilyn – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I thought this presentation was very interesting with great insight to pass along to students.
Edward – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful examples of different individuals and topics.
Cecilia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Provided important learning information on House of Wisdom.
Margarita – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
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Amanda – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting. I enjoyed her speech.
Maritza – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Started a little strangely, but the presenters storytelling kept me engaged.