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.
Patricia – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Good ideas
Adam – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
good ideas
Nicole – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was interesting and beneficial.
Angela – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
great course!
Santos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a well presented approach to today’s GT population.
LISA M – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Although a very informative course, it may be geared towards higher grade level teachers
Linda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the information that this speaker presented. I will be able to utilize it with my students.
Megan – BIG WALNUT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ideas
Kallie – Archbold Area Schools (verified owner) –
This was an interesting and helpful class.
Lance – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.