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.
Adrian – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that this course was very informative and relevant. There were many interesting points that were made during this course.
Kim – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative and gave specific ideas to use in a classroom.
Laurie – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. It gave great ideas on how to develop leadership skills in GT students.
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I like that I can work at my pace.
Esmeralda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Lorraine – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I would rate this as a 5 star course.
Jennifer – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
it was relevant and very informative.
Courtney – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the leadership projects the teacher has her students do each year.
Carlos – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Angelica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Gave a very good insight on what the idea of each of these domains represents and how to allow us to teach them while student is able to incorporate them.