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.
elizabeth – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting way to think about leadership and the GT student
Alejandra – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative
Steven – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great information. I learned a lot.
Justin – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
A very interesting view on a forgotten intelligence
Amber – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and love the ideas about making a difference.
Sherri – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very well organized and informative. The slide show presentation was top-notch!
Stacey – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Kate – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very good
Lana – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
This course was a good refresher on the importance of student leadership and their ability to make a difference.
Sheri – PAWNEE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course.