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.
Laura – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very well done for lower elementary with great examples of ideas to adapt to your class.
LISA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course had excellent resources that were very applicable.
Lorelei – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting! Thanks for the ideas!
Noemi – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Good list of books shared.
Esmeralda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very good
Patsy – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Love the book examples and creative ideas!
Jessica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s informative.
MARIA D – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course extremely helpful because it provided plenty of ideas to engage student’s in using literature.
Juanita – PRESIDIO ISD (verified owner) –
loved it and have a new way to use literature
Elisa G. – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Had great book resources and ways for students to be creative, to grow their minds.