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.
Katrina – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Lidia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative presentation.
Nannette – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
4 stars
Debra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Bertha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think its a very informative course.
Rodney – Northern Local Schools (verified owner) –
Very informative
Reuben – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
This is very important topic in the classroom. I think it is one that is often overlooked with standardized tests and standards being so demanding. Education needs to focus on helping students see how they can make a difference starting now.
Jolane – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Nelly – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Carrie – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Great class!