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.
Anavel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
MARK A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
intersting and informative
Ricci – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
great
Shelby – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
great
Ashley – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was very informative. Great training.
Veronica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative!!
ASHLEY – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this was a great course to explain to teachers how they can foster leadership and creativity in all students, not just GT. Often times you forget about those 2 aspects and just think of academic giftedness.
GABRIEL D – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This was beneficial and informative. Great content that will help any teacher.
Norma – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Staci – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I think it was good ideas to show them about Creative Problem Solving.