Brooks Gibbs, PhD
Resilience Educator
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Co-authored Articles (12)
180 Good Comebacks & Savage Roasts to Win Any Argument
Best responses to shut down haters & leave them speechless Ever been left speechless by an argument, only to think of the perfect comeback hours later? If so, this article is for you. We’ve put together a list of good ...
How to
Control Anger
Everyone gets angry. If you're experiencing overwhelming rage, though, it could be damaging your mental and physical health as well as your relationships with others. Uncontrolled anger can be indicative of underlying pr...
How to
Be Mentally and Emotionally Strong
When we’re not able to handle the curveballs life throws at us, things can feel pretty chaotic and out of our control. Sometimes, we feel as if we can't deal with these setbacks. The good news is: you totally can! Anyo...
How to
Get Permission to Use the Bathroom in School
Every school and classroom has its own unique set of bathroom rules and procedures. As a student, you are expected to follow these policies. Even if you follow every rule precisely, however, your teacher may still reserv...
How to
Stand Up to Bullies
You don't have to take it anymore. Bullies use intimidation and insults to belittle others who they perceive as unwilling or unable to defend themselves. If you're tired of listening to bullies talk, being pushed around ...
How to
Start a School Petition
Petitioning is probably the most effective form of nonviolent protesting. It does not cost much, as all you need is paper, a pen, and (optional but recommended) a computer printer. Whether you want to protest a school ...
18+ Ways to Be a Successful Teaching Assistant
The skills and strategies you’ll need as a teacher’s assistantThere are many different types of teaching assistant positions, ranging from kindergarten assistants to high school special education assistants to colleg...
How to
Write Report Card Comments
Writing report card comments is a big project, and it can seem overwhelming at first. But taking this project one step at a time lets you break it into manageable pieces. In the end, you’ll proudly send home report car...
How to
Write a Teacher Improvement Plan
When a teacher receives an evaluation that suggests significant improvements need to be made that may lead to teacher dismissal or non-reemployment of a teacher, or when an administrator identifies poor performance or co...
How to
Not Get Called on in Class
You may have experienced the feeling of humiliation when your teacher asked you a hard question because they knew you weren't listening. If you are nervous talking in front of your class or don’t always pay attention i...
How to
Behave In a School Lock Down
In case there is ever a dangerous person, chemical, or other threat on campus, your school will call for a lockdown. During a lockdown, students and teachers lock the doors and hide until help arrives. During a lockdown,...
How to
Protest in School
Sometimes conditions at your school are bad enough that it's making your ability to learn suffer. It may be time to flex those democratic muscles and have a good old-fashioned protest. Knowing your rights in these situat...
