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.
Karen – BEAVERCREEK CITY (verified owner) –
This presenter had good flow and explanations about her topic. She didn’t dwell too long on the various parts.
Hanna – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed listening to the different strategies to teach my students.
Jay – MEDINA VALLEY ISD (verified owner) –
interesting topic
Gloria S. – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me a new perspective on creativity and leadership.
Billie – MEDINA VALLEY ISD (verified owner) –
good review
Mike – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
ok
carolina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Nancy – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
This course included some interesting information.
Bruce – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course presented some awesome strategies as well as providing several examples of classroom projects that could be implemented in most classrooms to challenge gifted students, as well as students of all levels.
Kevin – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
eas