Relentless Principal Uses UFC & Skateboards to Save a Failing School

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  • @freethink
    @freethink  5 років тому +20

    Thanks for watching! Check out Part 1 with Hamish and Fred Lynn: ua-cam.com/video/VKt9CslbVsg/v-deo.html
    Were there any teachers who inspired you? Share your stories in the comments!

  • @kathyvcelestial123
    @kathyvcelestial123 5 років тому +72

    I'm just cutting onions over here...powerful.

    • @vbalaji682
      @vbalaji682 5 років тому

      Gosh... Very powerful

  • @huskybucky1861
    @huskybucky1861 5 років тому +50

    There's one thing that keeps that school (my school) going...
    Being relentless

    • @davisatp
      @davisatp 4 роки тому

      You still there? Going there this year you look pretty cool Mona.

  • @lizgriggs107
    @lizgriggs107 5 років тому +34

    I don't know why this appeared in my UA-cam feed but I'm extremely happy that it did. I've been looking for a sign to help me decide what career path I should take and I think this video has helped me find out.

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому +2

      That's the best compliment we can get! So glad you liked it and best of luck in your future endeavors!

    • @sandisiwenkomba8346
      @sandisiwenkomba8346 3 роки тому +1

      I feel like Discovering this whole channel has helped me grow confidence in the path I want to take in my Life. I am in University right now doing my 3rd year. I hope to come back here in 5 to 10 years♥️

  • @savannahsosna3444
    @savannahsosna3444 Рік тому +1

    This totally tore me up! Coming from a terrible area, school was a place that saw me at my worst. I am now studying to be a teacher and nearing graduation. Having those teachers who believe in you before you believe in yourself pushes a student to do amazing things! I want to be one of these educators and it warms my heart to see the passion coming from this video. I loved the part where the staff gathered outside to wave the 8th graders off. Those teachers are sending those kids out in the world to accomplish great things!

    • @freethink
      @freethink  Рік тому +1

      We're glad you liked the video, this one gets some of our team members teary-eyed, too.❤️ Thanks for sharing your story! Good luck in your studies, you're going to be a great teacher!

  • @edgarr551
    @edgarr551 5 років тому +9

    He was a teacher at the elementary school that I went to and has been and still is an awesome person he is truly an inspiration

  • @lakynderington5854
    @lakynderington5854 Рік тому +1

    I hope that one day I can work in a school that has a principal that has this much love and respect for the students and staff.

  • @downwiththemothafuckenclow8325
    @downwiththemothafuckenclow8325 5 років тому +21

    I used to go there before i transfered to benton fred lynn was the best school i ever went to i miss it :(

  • @fauxtale
    @fauxtale 5 років тому +28

    “Really in the past it never happened, and in a lot of schools, it won’t happen”
    True: Quote taken, It’s actually kinda hard to implement in larger schools, there’s just to little people to instruct/influence to large amount of students
    I feel lucky to have positive outgoing teachers and principals, kids are our future generation, we need to help them feel a change in that they will be willing to help solve some problems left by us present, today (school can really affect this)

  • @Hell-yeah420.69
    @Hell-yeah420.69 5 років тому +14

    I went to a under achieving school myself.where the principal had no interest in us students But this really warms my heart amazing principle!

  • @johnsohn6139
    @johnsohn6139 3 роки тому +2

    Goosebumps, that’s all I can say. This man is an example for how all principles should be.

  • @Hell-yeah420.69
    @Hell-yeah420.69 5 років тому +5

    What an amazing person what a great principle. A true hero!

  • @christalhill3624
    @christalhill3624 4 роки тому +1

    I think that it is great the way that the Principal is inspiring Teachers and Students alike to be on the same page. I hope that their family life is being addressed. It is well known that (diet) affects the ability to think and learn. It is a total package. Bring in the parents.

  • @tiffany8027
    @tiffany8027 5 років тому +3

    I go to Fred Lynn and it’s the best school ever this is gonna be the three years of my life I hope he never leaves if he does imma cry

  • @mohammadkhaldi687
    @mohammadkhaldi687 5 років тому +11

    Heart breaking
    God bless this teacher's

  • @mrodgers24
    @mrodgers24 5 років тому +1

    My first job was as a social studies teacher at Fred Lynn nearly 15 years ago and my memories of that school remain with me and inspire me even now. What an amazing story that should touch us all and I am beyond moved to be watching this from afar.

  • @psicologiajoseh
    @psicologiajoseh 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work! How fortunate to have brilliant and compassionate minds working for the progress of humanity like these people.

  • @fairviewhomestead
    @fairviewhomestead 5 років тому +4

    Perfect timing with this vid! I am currently a 5th grade teacher in a school very similar. Problem is, we have the teachers, leadership and students to make some great changes and growth (Testing and Culture). We are constantly finding new ways to build teamwork, motivation and perseverance in our kids. Very inspirational! I love being a teacher!

  • @radupuspana7245
    @radupuspana7245 5 років тому +5

    Congrats and respect Mr. Principal !!!

  • @milahu
    @milahu 3 роки тому

    this guy is a MASTER of ceremony. a true MC.
    enthusiasm, physical contact, crying, freedom, energy, energy, energy, ...

  • @marksilva2929
    @marksilva2929 5 років тому +2

    This is the opposite of my school. My teachers made it clear if you came from a poor family that was abusive that you would grow up to be nothing. The rich kids were told not to be friends with the poor kids. My family was very poor. I have three syblings that are doctors and Im doing better than the majorty of my class. Good on this principal! He gets life!

  • @trenapringle6027
    @trenapringle6027 5 років тому +4

    Truly amazing. Wish you were able to motivate other schools and teachers with your desires to have kids be 101.

  • @cherylm2C6671
    @cherylm2C6671 2 роки тому

    It can't all be put on the schools. Incentive, responsibility, accountability, self discipline. This is a wonderful story!

  • @samuelpezzetta7084
    @samuelpezzetta7084 5 років тому +7

    This is truly unique and very inspirational!

  • @esaireyna899
    @esaireyna899 Рік тому

    Principal Brewer knows how to kick some butt on saving a failing Middle School from going bust and he knows how to make it fun and have these academics and the environment is very lovely and I give him credit for it

  • @MuhammadFloyd
    @MuhammadFloyd 5 років тому +2

    That really made emotional. Want to tell stories like this!

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Might be a long shot, but we're hiring at www.freethink.com/about/careers!

  • @tessiesagadraca1011
    @tessiesagadraca1011 2 роки тому

    Truly you are a great leader Hamish Brewer! Kudos!

  • @owengold4471
    @owengold4471 5 років тому +3

    Incredible man, incredible message, incredible community, and an incredible video!

  • @31337flamer
    @31337flamer 5 років тому +1

    sometimes the unconventional ways make the big difference. respect.

  • @MrCrader
    @MrCrader 5 років тому +4

    So inspiring...thank you for sharing your story

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jayxworldwide2773
    @jayxworldwide2773 5 років тому +1

    I was in the 8th grade in this school and never thought this would ever happen...thanks mr.brewer

  • @jandancer33
    @jandancer33 5 років тому

    Give a child the right attitude and the rest will fall into place. This man is great!

  • @pratappratap4620
    @pratappratap4620 5 років тому +12

    These kids are really lucky.

  • @charlieluce1338
    @charlieluce1338 5 років тому +5

    1:56 that mall grab

  • @mimimogura4440
    @mimimogura4440 5 років тому +1

    It's crazy there's only 300 thumps, crazy. This is like the best channel.......This channel is just amazing.

  • @taylordwyermusic
    @taylordwyermusic 5 років тому +1

    Now if only principles actually cared about their students like this guy does

  • @danajane6674
    @danajane6674 3 роки тому

    Teachers get paid SHITE. These people have to graduate college. Be prepared for kids who are all things...well, sick, hungry, spoiled, sad, able, enraged, scared, quiet, loud, happy, content, abused, twisted...any and every scenario. Loony parents. Absent parents.
    And we pay them shite. It’s a fact. And here are these BEAUTIFUL HUMANS HERE in this video. Priceless. My awesome teachers were a lifelong inspiration. And now as an adult I understand why the “ bad” ones were that way. It’s a wretchedly hard and mostly thankless job.
    Bless these people. Every damn one. Adults and kids. Pure beauty. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    This is WONDERFUL.

  • @beckymoran321
    @beckymoran321 5 років тому +2

    That’s my school!!!!! Was my school, I am 46 years old now! Still have my yearbook!

    • @violvy
      @violvy 5 років тому

      Becky M can you tell me about the pass

  • @colindevoe8713
    @colindevoe8713 5 років тому +10

    I'm not crying, you're crying

  • @benthebrute
    @benthebrute 3 роки тому +2

    As a teacher in an extremely low income and underperforming school, this video and Hamish himself are truly inspirational. I’m going to share this with every teacher, school, and district I can.

  • @jamesontwilson05
    @jamesontwilson05 5 років тому +2

    He needs to be the Secretary of Education!!

  • @skulleeman
    @skulleeman 5 років тому +9

    Excellent video as always 👍

  • @cotten9905
    @cotten9905 3 роки тому

    I went to Occoquan elementary while Mr. brewer was the principle there. he was the greatest principle I've ever seen. sadly I moved to Indiana in 2016.

  • @mswinter3692
    @mswinter3692 4 роки тому

    I loved this video! 💗 this principal and the staff are the best!

  • @farginargle
    @farginargle 4 роки тому

    now that is exceptionally beautiful. I am inspired.

  • @sararossett3508
    @sararossett3508 5 років тому +1

    Great leaders inspire others!!

  • @yoitsrami
    @yoitsrami 4 роки тому

    Wow this was incredibly inspirational. I am currently on my way to being a teacher and my end goal is principal. I hope to take this man's methodologies and transform students and the way teachers teach as well. I must start in my classroom and that is only the beginning.

  • @annahoe
    @annahoe 5 років тому +7

    Im tearing up!

    • @annahoe
      @annahoe 5 років тому +1

      I was actually bawling by the end though

    • @kratakiis
      @kratakiis 5 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @lizgriggs107
      @lizgriggs107 5 років тому

      I'm glad I'm not the only one lol

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому

      These tears are relentless!

  • @mikel2674
    @mikel2674 5 років тому +1

    My math teacher aka miss coleman from my 2006 still teaching that's awesome

  • @Probably_Not_Ai
    @Probably_Not_Ai 2 роки тому

    Need more people like this

  • @Mr.catin123
    @Mr.catin123 4 місяці тому

    I was a student while they filming. I was able to spot myself and is funny to see how much 5 years can change everything.

  • @muhaimeenz
    @muhaimeenz 4 роки тому

    this is very inspiring. i wish i could get off from my boring engineering job and work in that school and inspire kids.

  • @sarahabreu8230
    @sarahabreu8230 5 років тому +2

    Hi mr. brewer it’s me Giselle A. I’m one of your students I just wanted to say hello 👋 🤗

  • @nexterliddler2175
    @nexterliddler2175 5 років тому +1

    There’s a phrase I once heard. It’s important to mention that I am fortunate enough to attend one of the best public schools in my state. One of our teachers told us this;
    “Most of you were born on third base and didn’t hit a triple.”
    These kids and teachers did.

  • @Abominable_Intelligences
    @Abominable_Intelligences 3 роки тому

    Being a Principal, a Brother, A Father, A Friend

  • @kratakiis
    @kratakiis 5 років тому +9

    How the hell does this only have 504 views my youtube video got so much more and I barely put in any effort like i would donate my views to this video because it deserves it much more

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the offer :). Feel free to share, it's the only way to make it happen!

    • @mimimogura4440
      @mimimogura4440 5 років тому

      exactly what I thought.this channel is amazing

  • @Drumminz22
    @Drumminz22 5 років тому +3

    I fxcking love this, man.... #salute

  • @qromise
    @qromise 5 років тому +6

    I go to this school in Woodbridge virginia I have Mr.Alsheimer for 5th period

  • @robertwaite837
    @robertwaite837 5 років тому

    I look up to this guy!! Omg! very amazing!! god bless this gentleman!! God gave him a task and he deserves this path!

  • @hockey456778
    @hockey456778 5 років тому +5

    Awesome!

  • @savageboy-ko6nn
    @savageboy-ko6nn 5 років тому +1

    Keep doing what your doing Mr brewer

  • @NoahBodze
    @NoahBodze 4 роки тому +1

    I went to Fred Lynn in the late 1980's until Lakeridge Middle School opened - is the difference between Lakeridge and Woodbridge still as stark?

  • @dayrol007
    @dayrol007 5 років тому +3

    🤘Good work principal! Keep it up! 💪

  • @kratakiis
    @kratakiis 5 років тому +2

    This was beautiful

  • @delphini8055
    @delphini8055 5 років тому +4

    I was born in the wrong generation, I wish I had this growing up.

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому +3

      Not many people of this generation have it either! But hopefully the approach and enthusiasm spreads and more and more do.

  • @sniffem
    @sniffem 5 років тому

    This is powerful.

  • @jakemcnally4868
    @jakemcnally4868 5 років тому

    Inspiring. Well Done!

  • @MultiTwentyseven
    @MultiTwentyseven 5 років тому +1

    hell man, if paul felder told me to study, i'd fucking study. guy is scary

  • @ommanipadmehung3014
    @ommanipadmehung3014 2 роки тому

    💖 super inspirational

  • @christalhill3624
    @christalhill3624 4 роки тому

    Congratulations Shirley. I see you. Love you

  • @selormasiedu-addo4179
    @selormasiedu-addo4179 5 років тому

    This is so inspiring

  • @vickidalton9672
    @vickidalton9672 5 років тому

    Great story!!

  • @eddradcliffe
    @eddradcliffe 5 років тому

    That History teacher is on point!

  • @reactionsanything7696
    @reactionsanything7696 5 років тому +4

    That's one cool princebel right there

    • @violvy
      @violvy 5 років тому

      Reactions Anything yea

  • @cruzcontrolzzz
    @cruzcontrolzzz 5 років тому +3

    LIKE A BOSS!!!!!

  • @roboco302
    @roboco302 3 роки тому +1

    Please change how public schools operate. The same old system no longer works. We need change, the children need change, this planet's future needs change!!!

  • @skylinetower7069
    @skylinetower7069 5 років тому +1

    I remember that last day i miss u

  • @oliverallen5324
    @oliverallen5324 5 років тому +1

    God bless America

  • @maddog4984
    @maddog4984 4 роки тому

    Hi Mr. Brewer this is Madilynn I go to your school I’m in 6grade I love your videos

  • @1upWardy
    @1upWardy 2 роки тому +1

    this is not fake he actually has that mindset i go to fred lynn

  • @kais3334
    @kais3334 5 років тому +14

    Hornets on 3
    1...
    2..
    3.
    *HORNETS🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛*
    (P.s. Alshimer Nation forever)

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому

      Awesome you got to go to -the- Fred Lynn Middle School!

    • @kais3334
      @kais3334 5 років тому

      @@freethink yeah, I still go there🙂

    • @frxstwya
      @frxstwya 5 років тому +1

      I go there too

    • @frxstwya
      @frxstwya 5 років тому +1

      I love mr Schaffer he’s funny

    • @kais3334
      @kais3334 5 років тому

      @@frxstwya same, he was my 6th grade teacher

  • @sheepstuff7748
    @sheepstuff7748 5 років тому

    12 minutes and I still can't find myself

    • @gqld1001
      @gqld1001 5 років тому

      SheepStuff no one cares u ugly faced ugly

  • @angelplays9236
    @angelplays9236 5 років тому

    wow i’m going to this school ... epic

  • @ftsum9744
    @ftsum9744 3 роки тому

    Think about it this school was the worst then it turned one of the best schools in Prince William County this school has been through a lot.

  • @ladyj5682
    @ladyj5682 2 роки тому +1

    Education is becoming an impossible feet. Teaching is the only profession we ask someone to give their life to other people's children without pay and without the necessary supports. We have examples of Finkand who turned their country's educational system around yet we keep trying to force feed this mess to teachers in the US. THE structure here in Amercia is a slave mentality and the controlling forces want to keep the middle class stressed, struggling. overworked and underpaid to keep control. If all this really worker then our educational syst wouldn't be failing overall. These are temporary fixes at best. if a fix at all

  • @Maria-my5oe
    @Maria-my5oe 5 років тому +1

    This is my principal

  • @iphonegaming9766
    @iphonegaming9766 5 років тому +1

    Didn't y'all do another vid on him B4.

    • @freethink
      @freethink  5 років тому +1

      Good memory! Yes, this is a followup to our original video (ua-cam.com/video/VKt9CslbVsg/v-deo.html).

    • @iphonegaming9766
      @iphonegaming9766 5 років тому

      @@freethink ya lol I got a good memory, been watching y'all for long time. When I'm bored I just go think of a freethink video.

  • @Happygoluckyghost
    @Happygoluckyghost 5 років тому

    It's nice🌻

  • @oovoojaverrr6441
    @oovoojaverrr6441 5 років тому +2

    My broooo

  • @drewcampbell3054
    @drewcampbell3054 5 років тому +1

    This whole thing is so relevant but @2:36 is the heart of the what needs to be done to turn things around in schools to keep kids attention. This guy is the man! I would love to team up with him because this is what we do too. www.getaboard.org

  • @maryamarif4578
    @maryamarif4578 5 років тому +1

    I go to this school and it is just as bad as it was before if not worse.

  • @ivanmarconetti4029
    @ivanmarconetti4029 5 років тому

    when a fan of hatebreed make his way to principal of the school

  • @eduardozelaya8186
    @eduardozelaya8186 5 років тому

    I never like my school is not fun the only thing that fun is my social studies teacher and he was there he will make the school way funnier

  • @themariematienzo
    @themariematienzo 2 роки тому

    This is awesome! Givea away a skateboard AND A HELMET (please) ;0)

  • @shawnmariucci9954
    @shawnmariucci9954 5 років тому +2

    How tf u dislike ?

  • @rottingcorpse526
    @rottingcorpse526 5 років тому

    Was I the only one that thought it said *parentless* principal?

  • @MegaMoto85
    @MegaMoto85 5 років тому +3

    Depression sets in when youre out of that funtime school bubble and realize working at macdonalds fakin sucks

  • @fullsendalberto4838
    @fullsendalberto4838 5 років тому +2

    8:34 that’s me in the blue nmds...... Use code Alberto in the Fortnite item shop

    • @stonerboy6165
      @stonerboy6165 5 років тому

      Are u sure thats u ?

    • @fullsendalberto4838
      @fullsendalberto4838 5 років тому

      stoner boy616 yes, yes I’m sure that’s me

    • @gqld1001
      @gqld1001 5 років тому

      U look fat bruh 😂

    • @lyoncannon9149
      @lyoncannon9149 5 років тому

      @@gqld1001 you probably look no better pal.

    • @gqld1001
      @gqld1001 4 роки тому

      Lyon Cannon I just got flamed

  • @natster_
    @natster_ 3 роки тому

    If this principal wears a hat all the time, wonder if i could.

  • @eddradcliffe
    @eddradcliffe 5 років тому +1

    My face is leaking