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.
Laura – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
She had a variety of valuable information
Dennise – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the course.
Julia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Inspiring!
Blake – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course that allowed me to look at the bigger goals of education!
Lorraine – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Maribel – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Maria M. – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Its a great course.
Connie – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
The course was informative and made you think of how kids view leadership in comparison to maybe how we as educators view leadership.
Judith – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
lots of information.
Graciela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Emphasizes the importance of nurturing leadership qualities in gifted students.