Please post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
I really enjoyed this book! It has come at the exact time I felt like throwing in the towel and looking for a new job. Hamish even made me feel like I can do this and that I can continue on with renewed energy and be relentless. These kids need us teachers who will care about them. I will definitely recommend this book to my colleagues! Thank you for hosting and putting this book into your repertoire!
I have always enjoyed these classes and this class was no different. I like the varied of activities, readings and TED talks. Mr Brewster is an amazing person so I am glad to have completed this class.
I always feel like I want to leave education but there are moments that draw me back in...I need to keep my passion and be excited to learn ALWAYS...Be here for the kids.
I attended a conference and Hamish was the guest speaker at it. Since listening to him, I have always wanted to read his book and this book study was the perfect excuse. I liked how the book had many lessons and pieces of advice, but it was also a personal story that was so touching and engaging. There isn't anything that I didn't like about this course and will be recommending it to colleagues!
I really enjoyed this book. One of the things that I liked most was Hamish Brewer’s rawness and realness. He does not try to present himself as perfect or polished or in any way better than anyone else but is simply real. He openly shares some of his own challenges and experiences and explains how those moments shaped who he is and how he leads. That honesty made the book feel relatable and more enjoyable to me. I appreciated that his leadership message is rooted in relationships, accountability, and showing up fully for students and staff. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the book or his concepts. The one thing I would say is that he seems to give so much to his job and students and it may be a difficult task for others to keep up with his energy, even though they care deeply, want to and have the best of intentions. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it, especially to administration of schools.
This book was wonderful!!! Yes, I'm taking this class to renew my teacher certificate and continue to carry my love of kids and teaching into my time subbing, but also, I can relate this to my own kids and family. I love the variety of reading the book and also the valuable TED talks. 2 thumbs up!
I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed Teach Like A Pirate. I enjoyed his life stories that he used in the book and how he used them to teach me to be relentless teacher. I also really enjoyed his passion for children and I hope I could reach that level for my students. There wasn't anything I didn't like about the book and I would recommend it to a colleague.
I really enjoyed this book study and the TED talks, this was pristine timing as we are currently trying to increase test scores for a sub population but like Hamish shared to continue to celebrate everything. I want to talk with our principal to throw in more celebrations..lets bring more energy to inspire the kids and the staff. We got this! I am definitely going to share a few of the TED talks too, as they are great ones!
I LOVED the way this was set up. TED Talks, Read and reflect, knowledge check. This flowed together so nicely as it gives time to digest the information one is learning about. I think with him he exemplifies how thinking outside of traditional norms can help build student achievement and bring out further success. I think he picked a great title for the book as well as how he wants us to be with the kids we work with and for. His encouragement to continue to do what it takes is such a powerful message and sometimes is one of the hardest hurdle to jump. Thank you for having this opportunity.
I enjoyed this Book Study. I could work at my own pace and the books and TED talks were informative. I can always take away something and apply it to my classroom or life in general. Relentless is a very inspiring book and his passion for kids leaves you wanting the same for the students in your building. A colleague of mine suggested this book and it was a good one.
This was one of my favorite book studies that I have done! I like how your book studies are set up with a mixture of reading, blogs, videos, and quizzes. And I love that they are self paced, so we can easily fit them in our busy schedules. I love how Hamish showed and told his students that he loved them. He is definitely relentless in how he never gave up on his school to make it better. A few things I'm taking away from the book study is teach with passion, remember why you chose this career. There are no handouts in life. And always go one more round! I will definitely recommend this book study to my colleagues.
The last two book studies that I have done have really rejuvenated my energy and passion for teaching. Both Ron Clark and Hamish Brewer bring so much positivity, creativity, and passion into teaching. It was interesting to learn about Hamish and the trials he endured as a kid and how he used what he went through to change the education system wherever he was principal at. Great book study and would highly recommend!
I really enjoyed the book Relentless. It was informative and gave good ideas for school improvement. Teachers and schools should always be open to new ideas to help kids be more successful. It was also nice to read about some of the things that he was doing that we already do ad a school.
This may be my favorite book study I have taken from you guys yet. How inspiring, how motivating, it sparked a joy in my heart and ignited the fire I have always had and a love for teaching. He taught me that I can do it and I will make an impact on my students lives no matter how small or big.
Please post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
Liked? Filled with enthusiasm and plenty of ideas for any leader/principal of a school.
Didn't like? Too much of self-back patting. Having so many people writing about how good you are is not a good idea.
Recommend the book? Absolutely - so many good ideas in the book and the enthusiasm is so needed in our schools
Overall, I really enjoyed this course and found it motivating and easy to connect to my role as a teacher. I liked how the book and discussions focused on relationships, mindset, and bringing energy into the school. It made me reflect on my own teaching and think about how I can continue to grow and better support my students. I also appreciated the practical ideas that I could see myself using in my classroom.
There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the course. I felt like it was positive, relevant, and something I could apply to my everyday teaching.
I would recommend this book study to a colleague because it encourages reflection, positivity, and a focus on what really matters...students and relationships. :)
I found this course to be very helpful and useful to my areas of teaching and life. In addition, I liked the TED talk discussions and found them relative and interesting to my subject areas and classroom situations and thought the complimented the book well. Between the two, they specifically helped me re-think my strategies in making more real life connections with historical stories for students. I would recommend it to a colleague because it encourages meaningful reflection and positive changes in practice.
This was a really great course that was very interesting throughout. I thought the videos correlated well with the message and the book itself was intriguing and detail-oriented about the specific learning curves and how to become a better educator throughout. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone as it highlights the true meaning of our jobs as educators.
What did you like about it? Reading everyone else's comments to blog posts and what they thought about Brewer's radical movement - it's an encouragement to go one more round!
What didn’t you like about it? Probably that it seems impossible - unless you have someone willing to lead the movement. I feel like teachers are burnt out and tired from all the daily things from interactions to planning to not having enough 'me' time to explore their own likes/dreams. Overall - I really liked it - good amount of videos/blogs/reading.
Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? Yes.
I thought that this was an inspirational book to read along with the TedTalks - I appreciated that he was a "regular guy" and able to make a movement and transformation. I enjoy reading other responses and perspectives, helps to reinforce my thoughts and my thinking. What I didn't like about it, and I'm going to look up, is some of the hardships he endured on implementing all these things. I would have to imagine he got pushback from others coming in and changing. There are a lot of folks who are resistant to change and I'd like to learn more about that piece of this.
Please post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
There were plenty of thoughts that I had about this book. The first being that the energy and passion are undeniable. Brewer’s voice comes through loud and clear. His story also gives the book a lot of authenticity. Another thing I enjoyed was that there was a strong emphasis on relationships and love. A message Brewer gave us was that relationships drive everything in education. He pushes teachers to care about their students and build a culture where kids feel valued and supported. The last thing that I enjoyed was how inspiring and motivational he was. This book was hard to put down because of the storytelling and personal experiences.
There was only one thing that I did not like about the book, and that is that it felt very repetitive. I felt as though his personal experiences and what he did as a principal was brought up a lot.
Yes, I would recommend this book to my colleagues and even my principal. I think if my principal read it and made it a book study for our staff it would help with re-energizing staff, starting conversations about school culture, and reflecting on relationships, equity, and belief in students.
I really enjoyed this book! It has come at the exact time I felt like throwing in the towel and looking for a new job. Hamish even made me feel like I can do this and that I can continue on with renewed energy and be relentless. These kids need us teachers who will care about them. I will definitely recommend this book to my colleagues! Thank you for hosting and putting this book into your repertoire!
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed these classes and this class was no different. I like the varied of activities, readings and TED talks. Mr Brewster is an amazing person so I am glad to have completed this class.
ReplyDeleteI always feel like I want to leave education but there are moments that draw me back in...I need to keep my passion and be excited to learn ALWAYS...Be here for the kids.
I attended a conference and Hamish was the guest speaker at it. Since listening to him, I have always wanted to read his book and this book study was the perfect excuse. I liked how the book had many lessons and pieces of advice, but it was also a personal story that was so touching and engaging. There isn't anything that I didn't like about this course and will be recommending it to colleagues!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book. One of the things that I liked most was Hamish Brewer’s rawness and realness. He does not try to present himself as perfect or polished or in any way better than anyone else but is simply real. He openly shares some of his own challenges and experiences and explains how those moments shaped who he is and how he leads. That honesty made the book feel relatable and more enjoyable to me. I appreciated that his leadership message is rooted in relationships, accountability, and showing up fully for students and staff. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the book or his concepts. The one thing I would say is that he seems to give so much to his job and students and it may be a difficult task for others to keep up with his energy, even though they care deeply, want to and have the best of intentions. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it, especially to administration of schools.
ReplyDeleteThis book was wonderful!!! Yes, I'm taking this class to renew my teacher certificate and continue to carry my love of kids and teaching into my time subbing, but also, I can relate this to my own kids and family.
ReplyDeleteI love the variety of reading the book and also the valuable TED talks.
2 thumbs up!
I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed Teach Like A Pirate. I enjoyed his life stories that he used in the book and how he used them to teach me to be relentless teacher. I also really enjoyed his passion for children and I hope I could reach that level for my students. There wasn't anything I didn't like about the book and I would recommend it to a colleague.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study and the TED talks, this was pristine timing as we are currently trying to increase test scores for a sub population but like Hamish shared to continue to celebrate everything. I want to talk with our principal to throw in more celebrations..lets bring more energy to inspire the kids and the staff. We got this! I am definitely going to share a few of the TED talks too, as they are great ones!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED the way this was set up. TED Talks, Read and reflect, knowledge check. This flowed together so nicely as it gives time to digest the information one is learning about. I think with him he exemplifies how thinking outside of traditional norms can help build student achievement and bring out further success. I think he picked a great title for the book as well as how he wants us to be with the kids we work with and for. His encouragement to continue to do what it takes is such a powerful message and sometimes is one of the hardest hurdle to jump. Thank you for having this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this Book Study. I could work at my own pace and the books and TED talks were informative. I can always take away something and apply it to my classroom or life in general. Relentless is a very inspiring book and his passion for kids leaves you wanting the same for the students in your building. A colleague of mine suggested this book and it was a good one.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite book studies that I have done! I like how your book studies are set up with a mixture of reading, blogs, videos, and quizzes. And I love that they are self paced, so we can easily fit them in our busy schedules. I love how Hamish showed and told his students that he loved them. He is definitely relentless in how he never gave up on his school to make it better. A few things I'm taking away from the book study is teach with passion, remember why you chose this career. There are no handouts in life. And always go one more round! I will definitely recommend this book study to my colleagues.
ReplyDeleteThe last two book studies that I have done have really rejuvenated my energy and passion for teaching. Both Ron Clark and Hamish Brewer bring so much positivity, creativity, and passion into teaching. It was interesting to learn about Hamish and the trials he endured as a kid and how he used what he went through to change the education system wherever he was principal at. Great book study and would highly recommend!
ReplyDeleteI always like your book studies. The books are inspiring and filled with ideas teachers can implement. I recommend your book studies often to others.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the book Relentless. It was informative and gave good ideas for school improvement. Teachers and schools should always be open to new ideas to help kids be more successful. It was also nice to read about some of the things that he was doing that we already do ad a school.
ReplyDeleteThis may be my favorite book study I have taken from you guys yet. How inspiring, how motivating, it sparked a joy in my heart and ignited the fire I have always had and a love for teaching. He taught me that I can do it and I will make an impact on my students lives no matter how small or big.
ReplyDeletePlease post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
ReplyDeleteLiked? Filled with enthusiasm and plenty of ideas for any leader/principal of a school.
Didn't like? Too much of self-back patting. Having so many people writing about how good you are is not a good idea.
Recommend the book? Absolutely - so many good ideas in the book and the enthusiasm is so needed in our schools
Overall, I really enjoyed this course and found it motivating and easy to connect to my role as a teacher. I liked how the book and discussions focused on relationships, mindset, and bringing energy into the school. It made me reflect on my own teaching and think about how I can continue to grow and better support my students. I also appreciated the practical ideas that I could see myself using in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteThere wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the course. I felt like it was positive, relevant, and something I could apply to my everyday teaching.
I would recommend this book study to a colleague because it encourages reflection, positivity, and a focus on what really matters...students and relationships. :)
I found this course to be very helpful and useful to my areas of teaching and life. In addition, I liked the TED talk discussions and found them relative and interesting to my subject areas and classroom situations and thought the complimented the book well. Between the two, they specifically helped me re-think my strategies in making more real life connections with historical stories for students. I would recommend it to a colleague because it encourages meaningful reflection and positive changes in practice.
ReplyDeleteThis was a really great course that was very interesting throughout. I thought the videos correlated well with the message and the book itself was intriguing and detail-oriented about the specific learning curves and how to become a better educator throughout. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone as it highlights the true meaning of our jobs as educators.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you like about it? Reading everyone else's comments to blog posts and what they thought about Brewer's radical movement - it's an encouragement to go one more round!
ReplyDeleteWhat didn’t you like about it? Probably that it seems impossible - unless you have someone willing to lead the movement. I feel like teachers are burnt out and tired from all the daily things from interactions to planning to not having enough 'me' time to explore their own likes/dreams. Overall - I really liked it - good amount of videos/blogs/reading.
Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? Yes.
My comment above.
DeleteI thought that this was an inspirational book to read along with the TedTalks - I appreciated that he was a "regular guy" and able to make a movement and transformation. I enjoy reading other responses and perspectives, helps to reinforce my thoughts and my thinking. What I didn't like about it, and I'm going to look up, is some of the hardships he endured on implementing all these things. I would have to imagine he got pushback from others coming in and changing. There are a lot of folks who are resistant to change and I'd like to learn more about that piece of this.
ReplyDeletePlease post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
ReplyDeleteThere were plenty of thoughts that I had about this book. The first being that the energy and passion are undeniable. Brewer’s voice comes through loud and clear. His story also gives the book a lot of authenticity. Another thing I enjoyed was that there was a strong emphasis on relationships and love. A message Brewer gave us was that relationships drive everything in education. He pushes teachers to care about their students and build a culture where kids feel valued and supported. The last thing that I enjoyed was how inspiring and motivational he was. This book was hard to put down because of the storytelling and personal experiences.
There was only one thing that I did not like about the book, and that is that it felt very repetitive. I felt as though his personal experiences and what he did as a principal was brought up a lot.
Yes, I would recommend this book to my colleagues and even my principal. I think if my principal read it and made it a book study for our staff it would help with re-energizing staff, starting conversations about school culture, and reflecting on relationships, equity, and belief in students.