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 – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
good
Maria – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the books that they suggested.
Terrie – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Good literature connection ideas
Kelly – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Would like to look at upper level resources. Not just kids books
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Presenters provided interesting and relevant material, useful for many different levels of teaching.
Sandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and love the classroom ideas
Zahriye – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
very good
Carolyn – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I like how children’s literature was used to reinforce the concepts and strategies.
Tarah – BELLBROOK-SUGARCREEK LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great ideas for primary students. Nice literature suggestions.
Kim – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas and activities