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.
melissa – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Laura – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was a useful course with great resources.
Maegan – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
I thought each category gave great examples of children’s books to go along with each lesson. I will definitely be using these activities in my classroom.
Belinda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent choice of books to show strategies for teacher to implement in the classroom.
Kelsey – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Seyma – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very helpfull.
Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
Cindy – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course allowed to think of children’s literature in a whole new way. It is a catalyst for creativity.
Marianela – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was great!
Melissa – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it!!