Relentless: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm

Be Relentless! Hamish Brewer (aka the Tattooed Skateboarding Principal) grew up in a home disrupted by poverty addiction and family dysfunction. He understands the feelings of fear lostness and desperation that overwhelm too many children today--because that was his life. That experience is what drives him to work relentlessly to empower people living in the toughest areas to envision and create a better future for themselves. Disrupt the norm. That is the challenge Hamish a Nationally Distinguished Principal calls educators students families and communities to accept. And as he authentically shares his life experiences and adventures in this book you too will be inspired to . . . Believe that something bigger and better is possible.Pursue your best whatever it takes.Transform your school.Become the educator you always dreamed of being.Leave a legacy that pushes others to achieve their best!Relentless is more than a motto. Its a mission of total passion and purpose. And its the only way to win at work and at life. Are you ready to take your life and work to the next level? Be Relentless!Hamish proves that passion love and thinking outside the box have the power to change childrens lives. --Michael Ien Cohen director and producer Humanity StokedThis book is no gimmick; it is a way of being. It is real. We must fight for all children. We must be all in. So roll up your sleeves. Show those tattoos. And be Relentless. --John P. Broome PhD associate professor of education University of Mary WashingtonIn Relentless Hamish Brewer shares a story of hope love and inspiration for making schools better. It is one part memoir one part school-improvement guide and a whole lot of motivation. --Beth Houf principal Fulton Middle School; coauthor Lead Like a PIRATE