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.
Christina – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
great information
Monica – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
excellent information
Tracy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting and a great reminder that my GT students need leadership opportunities.
Margaret – Northern Local Schools (verified owner) –
This is a worthwhile class that gives hands on activities for encouraging problem solving and leadership.
Julie – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
The information help guide my thinking in how to provide more opportunities to engage students in leadership roles implicitly and explicitly.
Rafael – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Information that can be useful in the classroom.
ERWIN – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think the course is an eyeopener when it comes to relationship bedtween creativity and leadership skills.
Marisol – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. This was very informative and I really enjoyed it.
Katiuska – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
Best PD. usefull, engaging. I loved it!