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.
Pedro – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped me identify the abilities in students.
Tami – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
Provided really good resources.
Ryan – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Great course.
Iris – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Melanie – Mobile County School District (verified owner) –
Great presentation!
Jasmine – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was great and informative
Sherrii – WASHINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
It gave practical ideas to help students problem solve.
Whitnee – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
love it
Wendy – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
very interesting
Xochitl – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Excellent