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.
Tammy – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
informative
Ashlei – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Esmeralda – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting.
Genevieve – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
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Antoinette – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
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Elizabeth – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative; she kept me engaged.
Karine – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting view of student work and problem solving.
Deborah – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I learned many wonderful ideas.
Vicki – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the insight on leadership.
Aida – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
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