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.
Martha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great material
Malissa – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful information about teaching students to be leaders.
Max – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
good info
Diana – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Ginny – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This course provided some ideas for leadership projects students could do. It also provided some resources for inspiration for leadership students.
Lee – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative and interesting.
Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and examples.
Shanee – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
I found that she was easy to follow and had practical ideas for the classroom.
Valeria – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
short and to the point
Edith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting how we as teacher can impact students to be good leaders.