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.
Marisol – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Love it
Willie – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
The course was fine.
Robin – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the Duck Pond scenario.
Ashley – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the course was helpful and the speaker was interesting.
Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Tamara – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Did not pertain much to my grade level
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Lucia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Lawanna – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
The course has valuable information.
Susana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good presenter