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.
Leonorilda – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Good.
Kimberly – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Hilda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Rosalinda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Angela – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Love the literature suggestions
Anna – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Brandi – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I really liked how there were specific books and activities used. That increased my interest because they used several titles I was unaware of.
BRENDA MARIANA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
awesome course
Amy – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
CORINA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this course because it showed how to use literature to work with GT students.