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Go See the Principal
- True Tales from the School Trenches
- Narrated by: Gerry Brooks, Angela Gonzales
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences
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Publisher's Summary
From an elementary school principal and popular YouTube personality, inspiration and humor for educators to tackle the challenges they face day in and day out
Gerry Brooks is an elementary school principal turned YouTube celebrity who entertains K-12 teachers, administrators, and parents across the country. He tells jokes with the kind of mocking humor that gets a laugh yet can be safely shared in school. After all, even great schools have bad days - when lesson plans fall through, disgruntled parents complain, kids throw temper tantrums because they have to use the same spoon for their applesauce and mashed potatoes, and, of course, dealing with...The Horror! The Horror!...dreaded assessments.
Ranging from practical topics like social media use in the classroom and parent-teacher conferences to more lighthearted sections such as "Pickup and Dropoff: An Exercise in Humanity" and "School Supplies: Yes, We Really Need All That Stuff", Go See the Principal offers comic relief, inspiration, and advice to those who need it the most.
What listeners say about Go See the Principal
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Mrs. Dorminey
- 07-06-19
Excellent!
Gerry Brooks reminds us that there are so many struggles and moments of pure happiness that come with being an educator. Administrators, teachers, and parents should read this!
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- A. Williams
- 12-01-20
For educators not anyone else
As a parent I didn't enjoy this book and found it slightly condescending. Which was im sure not the goal of the book but I really feel that this book is for educators only and not for anyone outside the field.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jinjer
- 06-29-19
I have so many ideas now to use in my classroom!
love this book! Enjoyed listening to Gerry reading the story. Parents should read it too!
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Russell
- 10-09-20
for those involved in education
It's great for teachers, parents, and administrators. caught myself giggling a lot because it's true!
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amanda
- 04-08-20
A teacher's truth bomb
This book is hilarious, everything you're thinking Gerry Brooks is saying! What's better than listening to his adorable southern accent tell funny stories about his experiences as a teacher and principal. Trust me, you'll love this one.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon shopper
- 08-10-19
Gerry Brooks rocks. This is a must read book
This is a must read book for teachers and parents. The school environment would be better if we understand each other.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Mary
- 08-09-19
so true, so fun, so insightful
loved it! Gerry Brooks really gets important ideas and truths across with his great humor included.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Sabra
- 07-31-19
thank you thank you thank you!
a MUST READ for teachers principals, secretaries bus drivers custodians superintendents parents and anyone else who works in schools. Great work Gerry!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Linda Irwin
- 07-21-19
Amazing & inspiring
Every education should read this. So down to earth and such a great reminder of our why!
Loved it
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- Colleen
- 06-14-19
Awesome
I loved this book, because it touched on so many different areas of a school. The comedy thrown in had me laughing out loud on my drive to school.
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- Leah jane
- 06-16-19
Overall a good book
The author has a good sense of humor and give his own tales of time in his School system. I enjoy Mr brooks humorous stories throughout the book, I would suggest this novel to starting out teachers as it gives a humors view on what to expect.