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.
Juanita – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative with a lot of good ideas on using literature in the classroom.
Brooklyn – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Great books to include in future lessons.
Tuyet Mai – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
its a great course.
Leslie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course because it gave use the books and ideas to use with the books.
Kim – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This was very applicable to my teaching position (first grade). There were some great ideas!
Leticia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas
Jane – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
This course was wonderful and informational. Great ideas to use with all students.
Stacey – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Love all the ideas with the books.
Brittiany – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful.
Marla – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of amazing books that you can use right away in your classroom! Ranges across K-5 and how to implement ideas.