Gerry Brooks

Gerry Brooks has been an educator for 25 years, beginning as a third-grade teacher in Palm Bay, Florida.  He earned his master’s in administration and has been an elementary principal for 12 years. Originally using humorous videos to encourage his staff, Brooks 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.  Brooks and his wife, Kelly, have 3 adult children and live in Lexington, KY.

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Twitter: @gerrybrooksprin

Website: www.gerrygrooksprin.com

Chris Singleton

Chris Singleton is a former minor league baseball player drafted by the Chicago Cubs. He became a nationally-renowned speaker with a message of resilience, forgiveness, and unity following the loss of his mother in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church tragedy in Charleston, SC. Chris now shares his message with over 80 organizations annually and over 100,000 students and educators across the world. Chris’s overall mission when speaking is to inspire his audience with his story of resilience and to unite millions of people with his belief that, “Love is Stronger Than Hate.”

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Website: www.chrissingleton.com