Description
In this course, participants will use children’s literature to help primary learners:
- Engage in creative thinking, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Better understand acceptance and individuality
- Practice problem-solving
- Develop visual and spatial thinking skills
Presenter Bio
Ashleigh Murphey is a Gifted and Talented teacher in Katy ISD at Rylander Elementary. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and Gifted & Talented education from Baylor University. Then she continued her education at Vanderbilt-Peabody University where she earned a Masters of Education specializing in Gifted & Talented education. Murphey started her teaching career in Australia for two years and then moved to Vietnam for one year. Since her international school experience, she has been teaching in Katy ISD for five years
Nancy Bryant is a graduate of the University of Houston and has been teaching in gifted education for over 20 years. Her experience includes AP/GT English for 11th and 12th grades, 9th grade Pre-AP/GT English, and Challenge (Gifted Pull-Out program) for grades K-5. Bryant currently holds teaching certifications in English/Language Arts, Elementary EC-4, and the TEA Gifted and Talented endorsement. She loves working with students of all ages, and it is her goal to always challenge them to reach their full potential, both socially and academically.
Jennifer – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Great literature presented
Catherine – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this course. It has been my favorite so far. I love kids literature and using it to expand their minds.
Kristina – SEALY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. Very informative.
Brenda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course!
Tamara – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
there were a lot of good books that were selected that relation to the various themes. They provided excellent examples of how to extend the book with an activity for the students.
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Maria E. – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course.
KARA – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Angelina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent ideas lots of examples
Heather – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course with many excellent book suggestions.