Hamish Brewer - Relentless: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm

Hamish proves that passion, love, and thinking outside the box have the power to change childrens lives. He is a personal hero of mine. Hes an educator I desperately needed in my younger life, and his interview was one of the most emotionally moving parts of Humanity Stoked.

Michael Ien Cohen, director and producer, Humanity Stoked

In 2019, U.S. schools need more solutions, not more problems, and Relentless delivers. A call to action, this book pushes all of us (students, teachers, administration and staff, families and communities) to go one more round for our children. Award-winning educational leader Hamish Brewer reminds us that student success is built through love, persistence, empowerment, rigor, and most importantly, authentic relationships. Education stakeholders need to stop the blame game, face problems where they exist, and meet students where they are. Schools need to create opportunities, not more requirements. This 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 Washington

In 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. The wealth of resources and strategies provided in Relentless can help any educator at the classroom or building level. Hamish challenges us to push boundaries and question the status quo in order to best serve our students, staff, and communities. Youll feel as though you are sitting next to him, sharing a cup of coffee as you are turning the pages. Hamish is doing the work and making great things happen because of his relentless pursuit to make the world a better place.

Beth Houf, principal, Fulton Middle School; coauthor, Lead Like a PIRATE

Hamish Brewer is exactly whats needed in education today. He is breaking the stereotype of leadership, getting results, and relentlessly fighting for all kids.

Paul Felder, UFC fighter, sports analyst

Ultimately, Relentless is not a book about tattoos and skateboards; it is a book about couragecourage to be yourself and courage to do whatever it takes to make a difference for your colleagues and for your students. Hamish Brewer has found his passion and his purpose, and he pursues it with reckless abandon. In this book, Brewer throws down the challenge for us to do the same. It is a challenge we all must answer.

Danny Steele, educator, author, speaker

Relentless by Hamish Brewer is the complete literary package. Ive had the opportunity to visit Hamish at his school and see the Relentless mission in person. Reading about it gets me pumped up to be even more awesome for kids.

Hamish lays the groundwork for educators to be themselvesto live the life and be the educator they want to be, not what they think society wants them to be. Theres only one Hamish, but there is no reason for any of us not to take the Relentless strategies, ideas, energyHamishs mojo and no-stop and no-quit attitudeto our schools. Buckle up. Youre about to go on an amazing educational and life journey that you wont soon forget!

Adam Welcome, educator, author, speaker

Hamish Brewer is a true maverick of education. Hes the one who isnt afraid to do it differently, who ran into the fire, and who is relentlessly willing to challenge the status quo of an archaic system.

Jonathan Alsheimer, teacher, speaker, author, Next Level Teaching

"The level of charisma and passion Hamish Brewer offers up when he speaks blows people away! With Relentless, he has translated the fire he releases on stage into print. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to find purpose in their lives!

Michael Bonner, educator, author, speaker

Relentless is a guidebook for anyone ready to truly disrupt the status quo. Hamish shares powerful stories from his personal and professional life that can elevate your own practices. It is an inspiring look at learning that will have you walking away ready to engage in this work at an entirely new level.

Jessica Cabeen, Nationally Distinguished Principal, author, and speaker

This book wont give you any programs. Its a story of hope and perseverance. Its a testament to what authenticity and love can do for school achievement and culture.

Eric Ewald, principal, Van Allen Elementary

Anyone who says it cant be done clearly has not met Hamish. The title of this book could not be more appropriate. Relentless is the story of one guys passionate approach to changing schools will both inspire you and push your thinking to new levels. Mount up! Its time to change things for our kids, schools, and communities.

Joe Sanfelippo, PhD, superintendent, author, speaker

This book is dedicated to all the educators, parents, and students with whom I have been so fortunate and honored to work.

To every student who has struggled and overcome, to those students still fightingknow that you are just like me. Hope is real!

Your dreams can come true.

Dad and Mum, I love you. We finally have peace!

To my family, you are my everything!

Many people struggle with knowing their purpose. Those who have overcome this struggle and know exactly what their mission in life is are in the minority. One of those people is Hamish Brewer. Ive never met anyone more focused on and deliberate about his vision for life and his school community than Hamish. He uses the word relentless over and over, as a personal and school mantra, and its so fitting for his daily level of intensity and his sense of urgency. Hamish has made an amazing impact on my life, and I know that he has done the same for so many people around the world.

Success at anything will always come down to this: focus and effort. And we control both.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Hamish and I have been friends for a long time, but our jump to better ourselves and our schools really began with a napkin in a bar in Nashville, Tennessee. While attending the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) annual conference, we met up each evening and rattled off new ideas and thoughts based on what we had learned from the days sessions. Somewhere during our discussions, we bonded over our pent-up aggravation and our idealistic sense of