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.
Judy – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. I am excited to try some things out. Thank You!
Jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. I found the information helpful and interesting.
Reva – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Relevant information that can be implemented into my classroom.
Mindy – LANCASTER CITY (verified owner) –
Provided some interesting ideas about gifted learners and how they think.
Stephanie – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course brought new perspective on how to look at GT students and leadership. It also gave me some great ideas on how to help/teach GT students to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Angela – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting. Thank you for clearing laying out and communicating leadership qualities in students and how to better engage/stimulate them in the classroom.
Monica – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
good
Deidi – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
very good information
Kristie – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
This course was clear and concise. It provided great research and practical ways to support and develop leadership in GT students. With that being said the material presented is effective and practical for all students.
Lindsey – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I love the focus on leadership and how to build that capacity in students.