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.
Lori – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it
Mary – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
very informative
David – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Good information!
Erika – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent points on nurturing leadership in students.
Vicki – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Motivated me to allow students to get more involved.
Yvonne – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
none at this time
Bethni – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I thought is was very well done.
Aleyda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
It was great and to the point.
Diane – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
very insightful
Paul – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I think this course does a decent job of showing how kids can conceptualize and solve problems.