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.
Samantha – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Good!
Treva – Logan-Hocking Local Schools (verified owner) –
It was very interesting with useful ideas.
Shannon – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good information, and a pleasant speaking voice!
Selina – Pilot (verified owner) –
I got lots of ideas for creative instruction. At times though, during the presentation, it was ard to hear some of the things the presenter was saying.
Arcelia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Information was very informative.
Bernadette – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This is great course for recognizing the fundamentals needed to be great learner. For ALL students.
Jeanie – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and informative
Shayla – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful!
Derick – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
A good course that may help you teach students what leadership is and is not.
Lisa – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It had some good worthwhile ideas in it.