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.
Ana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas and presentation on the use of children’s literature.
Annabel – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Noemi – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas to use for the classroom.
Rosa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent ideas
Blanca – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent information
Theresa – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Laura – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course and wonderful literature.
Vanessa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course, so far my favorite. I definitely recommend it.
Yvonne – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the activities. I’m going to use them.
Taite – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Loved all the book examples!!