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.
Jackie – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
These book ideas were great! Several of these books I have in my room and others I will be getting very soon!
Susan – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This is the absolute BEST GT course I have ever taken! I can actually use everything these ladies talked about in my classroom! I really wish these were the types of courses offered every year because I teach kindergarten and many of these online courses do not relate to what I can do in my classroom. Kudos to you ladies! Great job!
Jessica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Course was very helpful being that it provided instructional strategies that we can use in the classroom with our students.
Nikole – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was great. It gave great tangible activities to incorporate into your curriculum.
Mackenzie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Rachel – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Love it! Great book and great ideas!
Lynsi – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
The presenters are well versed in children’s literature.
Andrea – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course enjoyed the ideas and really liked the books that were mentioned.
Rachel – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
The suggested literature was all wonderful! I can definitely use these texts in my classroom. I appreciate the suggestions.
Jorge – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples and activities!