Teachers Night Out 2022

TEACHERS NIGHT OUT

T H E P O W E R O F O N E

WHY

It’s very simple. We love you teachers, we value what you do for our community, and we want to show you how much we care. That’s it; there’s no other motive but to give something back to you for all that you do for our kids.

MEET GERRY BROOKS

Gerry Brooks has been an educator for 25 years, beginning as a third-grade teacher in Palm Bay, FL. He earned his master’s in administration and has been an elementary principal for 12 years.

Originally using humorous videos to encourage his staff, Gerry has become a national encourager for teachers through social media and speaking events. He is a voice for teachers, but his passion is leading others to be responsible for their own personal climate and culture in the workplace.

His book, “Go See the Principal,” outlines strategies for taking on this responsibility. Gerry and his wife, Kelly, have 3 adult children and live in Lexington, KY.

THE RTE TEAM

We’re a group of former teachers who love and appreciate our fellow educators. Our passion is to support, encourage, and help young teachers to have a better understanding of what the classroom is and what it could be.

He's got a degree in Education and a master's degree in School Counseling. His favorite thing to do is help people see how valuable they are, using storytelling, psychology, and empathy. He loves his team and knows that none of this would be possible without them.

ANDREA AVEY - WRITER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Andrea Avey is RTE's writer and a former secondary school educator who arrived in the classroom by way of Teach for America and alternative certification. Earning a degree in English and Spanish, Andrea has taught in both public and private school settings and is the daughter of a lifelong educator. Andrea is committed to promoting literacy, great literature, and an appreciation for language in all its forms.

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ERIN PATTON - SPEAKER &

SOCIAL MEDIA

DIRECTOR

Erin Patton is both the Social Media Director and a speaker for RTE. She spent fifteen years in elementary classrooms teaching Science, History, and STEM. Connecting with her students has always been the most important thing in her classroom. Erin is inherently curious and knows that by listening and having a willingness to understand others, we have the invaluable opportunity to learn and truly grow.

KATIE KINDER - AUTHOR & SPEAKER

Katie Kinder has been an educator since 2006. She believes that life is fun, and learning should most definitely be fun. A teacher of the year, top five district finalist, OKC Rotary Teacher of the Month, professional development leader, and a top 100 educator in Oklahoma on Twitter, Katie has learned a trick or two in the classroom.

THE SPEAKERS

ROB

MILLER

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SUPERINTENDENT,

BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mr. Miller has been in public education for 30 years, following ten years as an artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps. He is currently serving his fifth year as Superintendent of Bixby Public Schools.

As a teacher, he was twice selected as a site teacher of the year and was the Jenks Public School Teacher of the Year in 1999. In 2015, he was named the Oklahoma Middle School Principal of the Year and was later honored as one of six finalists for National Principal of the Year in Washington D.C. In 2018, Rob was also selected as the Oklahoma Assistant Superintendent of the Year.

Rob is married to his wonderful wife, Anna. They are blessed with five children and six grandchildren. His favorite education quote is from Nicholas Ferroni: “Children who are loved come to school to learn, and those who aren’t, come to school to be loved.”

CRAWFORD - EDUCATOR, FOUNDER - REACH THEM TO TEACH THEM

Amy is the wife of one, mother of four, and grandmother of three, (so far). She has been a Tennessee SCORE fellow and recipient of the 2016 PTSA Tennessee Teacher of the Year. As a 29-year “veteran” classroom teacher, Amy has taught at the preschool, elementary and middle school levels and is currently teaching 7th grade English-Language Arts in Maryville, Tennessee. She’s a graduate of Carson Newman University.

She’s also the founder of Reach Them to Teach Them, an organization committed to appreciating, inspiring and challenging teachers to maximize their influence in student lives. Amy has a passion for using her time and talent to leave the world better than she found it!

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AMY

THANK YOU for joining us!