Description
Gifted leaders, especially creative thinkers, are the hope of our future. Many of the characteristics of the creatively gifted also imply potential for leadership development: preference for complexity, original solutions to problems, refusal to accept the status quo, and extreme sensitivity and idealism. However, this potential is often neither recognized, nor fully developed.
In this course you will learn:
- The connection between characteristics of creativity and of leadership
- How creativity and leadership intersect with the characteristics of gifted individuals
- Ways to develop skills that can enhance both creativity and leadership potential
Presenter Bio
Dr. Benny Hickerson is an adjunct professor of gifted/talented education at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She is also a private consultant and a frequent presenter and speaker for staff development. Dr. Hickerson has served as a K-12 district and campus administrator, a classroom teacher in both public and private schools, as well as an undergraduate and graduate level teacher. As a K-12 administrator, she was instrumental in developing and coordinating curriculum and program services for G/T students in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. Dr. Hickerson served on the Board of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) from 1993-1999, serving as TAGT Board President in 1998.
Clara Susana – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
thought provoking content! really good
Donna – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
very informative – I enjoyed the content – very useful as well!
Heidi – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I did not think this course was very good.
Deborah – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
good information
Lucinda – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I feel inspired and empowered to support the next generation of influencers.
Veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative.
Charles – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Good course with some good strategies that can be used in class.
daniel – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was great
Judy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I found it very interesting and reminded me of activities that I have used in the past.
Tony – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
This lesson had a lot of good ideas to help students think more creatively and to engage them in the learning process.