Profiles of Creativity: A Case Study of a Creative Personality

The study aimed at unfolding the personal creative characteristics of an educator in the field of gifted education, and examining creativity as expressed in childhood and its transformation into adulthood creative approach and outcomes. The study focused on Dr. Erika Landau, the pioneer of gifted education in Israel, an internationally renowned scholar and educator, and the founder of the Young Persons' Institute for the Promotion of Creativity and Excellence. Data concerning the different categories of personal creative characteristics were collected via semi-structured interview and analysis of documents. Findings suggest creative characteristics detected in childhood were mainly openness and courage to explore ideas, and listening to one's inner voice. The full range of categories was detected in adulthood.