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.
Mason – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner) –
It was a good course.
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting to watch.
Taylor – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning how to identify children that could be leaders.
Jesse – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
great
Kathleen – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
well presented
Kealey – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the Hat Strategy
Robert – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
The information contained in this module is more common sense than anything else.
Kim – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it!
Carl – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter was very informative and I enjoyed the examples she shared from her own students.
Jeanette – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course and found the information valuable. I liked the examples and the strategies offered. Some examples for middle and high school students would be helpful (ie. the Making a Difference contract).