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.
Becky – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting and helpful.
Rebekah – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
Good information, but not easy to listen to or follow along with.
Monica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I like how this course was short and to the point.
Natasha – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Improved my view of how creativity should be viewed.
Joann – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Seferino – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great and informative course
Enriqueta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Mercedes – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and surprising facts.
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This course had great ideas of how to give students true engagement with the world and practice taking action to make it better.