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United States Hamish Brewer, an award-winning principal and educational disruptor, inspires educators and communities globally with his 'Be Relentless' message and innovative approach to school reform.
Hamish Brewer's story has become a viral sensation through the Freethink Docuseries “Relentless”, with millions of views, highlighting how he is turning around schools and disrupting the educational norm.
Hamish Brewer has given a TEDx Talk, where he shares his insights as a highly sought-after keynote speaker.
Hamish Brewer is featured in the skateboarding humanitarian movie documentary “Humanity Stoked,” which explores moving humanity forward through the eyes of skaters, activists, and educators.
Hamish Brewer's story has been highlighted on national news broadcasts, including NBC with Lester Holt.
Hamish Brewer was highlighted as a Hometown Hero by Fox 5 in Washington, DC.
Hamish Brewer's work has been featured on 1News, a New Zealand public broadcast service, in a segment titled 'The Relentless Principal'.
As a Beachheads advisor, Hamish Brewer helps grow New Zealand businesses and advises on strategic development in the North American marketplace.
Hamish Brewer holds a B.A. in Education from Auckland University, an M.Ed. from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an Ed.D. from Virginia Tech. He has served as an award-winning principal at both the secondary and elementary school levels. Under his leadership, Occoquan Elementary achieved significant improvements in student achievement, particularly among economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and English-language learners. Over four years, economically disadvantaged students increased reading proficiency percentages from 59% to 87%. He introduced a deskless classroom environment with 360-surround sound audio enhancement and a 1:1 tablet ratio to enhance student engagement.
Brewer’s administrative approach focuses on streamlining procedures to prioritize student learning, utilizing data-driven practices for continuous analysis of student progress and instructional adjustments. He has also championed increased parent involvement through free English classes, parent field trips, and informational nights. His work has earned him recognition as a United States NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and Virginia Principal of the Year. He has also received the VAESP School Bell Award and ASCD Virginia Impact Award. Northern Virginia Magazine named Hamish a Northern Virginian of the Year, and Education Dive recognized him as Principal of the Year. Prince William County Public Schools named him their Principal of the Year, and Omega U also recognized him as Principal of the Year. His elementary school was recognized as a Nationally Distinguished Title 1 School, and he subsequently turned around a challenging middle school in Virginia. He is the author of “Relentless – Disrupting The Educational Norm,” published in 2019.
Beyond his school leadership roles, Brewer is a sought-after international keynote speaker and TED speaker, known for his dynamic delivery and ‘Be Relentless’ philosophy. He serves as a Beachheads advisor to New Zealand Trade Enterprise, assisting New Zealand businesses with strategic development in the North American market. Brewer has also contributed at the state level as the Federal Relations Coordinator on the Board of Directors with the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals and was a lead fellow of NAESP’s Center for Innovative Leadership. His story has gained viral attention through the Freethink Docuseries “Relentless,” which has garnered over 32 million views, and features on national news broadcasts including NBC with Lester Holt. He is also featured in the skateboarding humanitarian documentary “Humanity Stoked.”
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