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.
Noel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was direct and to the point.
Windi – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course. You will learn some good ideas with resources that will help you implement this in your class. Probably one of the best online TAGT courses I have taken. I always appreciate it when the instructor provides examples and work I can use in the classroom.
Stacie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very informative.
Adriana Lamar – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent ideas!
Greta – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great unit on leadership and the gifted learner.
Kourtney – ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY (verified owner) –
This had some really good ideas!
Lori – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
easy to follow and important information
Emily – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, would like examples that apply more to lower SES situations.
Betsy – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Useful information
Sheila – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course.