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.
Nancy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed divergent thinking and imagination.
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I would give the training a 5 star rating because it gave me very useful strategies to use in my classroom. I also loved all the books that they shared and the lessons are easily adaptable for many grade levels.
Shannon – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Loved the ideas and book titles!
Elizabeth – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is great for early childhood and as a Kindergarten teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed it and found some excellent ideas to take back to my own classroom!
Clara Susana – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Brianna – REYNOLDSBURG CITY (verified owner) –
Good for elementary teachers
VICTORIA – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful!
Janeth – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the book suggestions
Adrien – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of great ideas. The ladies did a great job presenting together.
Kelley – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course! I have taken it twice (accidentally!) But got so much out of it both times! I love the activities and ideas I got from these amazing ladies!