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.
Emily – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information training
Janice – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
GREAT
Gilbert C – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I like that the focus was not on core content.
Martin – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation
Nicolas – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
this course demonstrates how Learning leadership to students values.
Sylvia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Research and survey results were surprising.
Jose – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
It makes you think of the point of view of the students.
Lizette – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
great course, very interesting
William – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.
Carla – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course. It was very useful and helpful in understanding characteristics of gifted students.