Hello, future Harlan Hawks! I’m Mrs. Figueroa, the campus GT Specialist. If you’re already in GT and want to continue in the program—and I truly hope you do—GT Leadership I is the class for you! If you’re not in GT but are interested, please reach out to the GT specialist at your current campus to find out about testing opportunities!
So what exactly IS GT Leadership? This wonderful HONORS elective course focuses on leadership…but what about leadership? So many things fall under that amalgam, such as effective communication, decision-making skills, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, as well as understanding deep and complex concepts. For example, if you have ever participated in Socratic Seminar or played philosophical chairs, you have explored deep, complex ideas and universal themes. We do it all!
Something else we might not think about when it comes to leadership is CREATIVITY! YES! Creative thinking is critical to developing leadership skills, so in GT Leadership, we write songs, we paint, we problem solve. We present on topics we LOVE, and we accomplish a bit of SAT prep every day to get you ready.
One of many things students like about GT are the friendships we nurture, the laughs we share, the community service we provide, the field trips we take, and the growing we do. At Harlan, GT feels like family, and we are ready to welcome you!
CONTACT: sandra.figueroa@nisd.net