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.
Kristi – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great literature ideas to extend learning and make connections.
Janie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome
Leticia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it!!
Paige – Pilot (verified owner) –
This course was informational and helpful. I appreciated that it provided enough detail to generate my own ideas but didn’t go into so much detail that I lost interest.
Angie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good books.
Wilma – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I think it has many creative ideas
Debra A. – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
The course was excellent.
Janice – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I love the ideas.
Trisha – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was a great course. Tons of books and ideas!
Claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Yes