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.
Dee Dee – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
some great ideas to help student think outside the box as well as to help them better understand themselves.
Graciela G – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and great examples.
Audra – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It had great ideas and examples! It did move very quickly!
Jill – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
great activities
Jessica – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent book recommendations!
Lorissa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great books and activities! Job well done!
Ashley – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I love the book choices
Shannon – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and offered some great literature selections.
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Amy – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good ideas!