I wanted a career in law enforcement before becoming a teacher. Now I can be a derstance dertective!

I sure hope you put these cards up on Teachers Pay Teachers. They would be a big hit for sure. 🤣😂

@MsSLT123

4 жыл бұрын

Yaaaassss!!😂

@srobinson7466

4 жыл бұрын

I would buy... most def!

@2blessed594

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr!! Cause I will be one to buy them...

@melissamacdonald9802

4 жыл бұрын

YES! Lol, please tell me that's a thing!!!

@anettebaron464

4 жыл бұрын

TPP!!😀

I know the job I DON'T want --- the school perncipal.

@laurenagnes8435

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sending my principal this video. It will send him over the edge and I imagine he’s already just hanging on.

@alexisleona

4 жыл бұрын

And don't want to be the school receptionist cause errrbody who done wrong bein sent to the office. Nope, don't want that job either.

@lynnstillwell4516

4 жыл бұрын

@@laurenagnes8435 -- I hear ya! I really can't imagine ...

@lynnstillwell4516

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexisleona -- Talk about being exposed! All those possibly sick kids being sent to the office!

@marissapalmer1063

4 жыл бұрын

Alexis Leona I had that job. At a sped school for kids with behavior issues. Those parents are usually the reason the kids act like they do. Not saying some of it isn’t true chemical, mental and other issues. But the ones that always defend their perfect children 🙄🙄

Schools should have had CVS czars since the beginning! I lost count regarding how many children told me they felt sick & "Mommy gave me medicine before I came"!!! 😖🥵😠

@hotwasabi1085

4 жыл бұрын

This problem is so deep though. We need better sick leave in jobs because the parent might not be able to take off work and are worried about not getting paid or losing their job and might not have anyone who can help take care of their kid, so they don’t really have a choice. I’m not saying it’s right, it’s just that this problem is deep and we need some serious reform

@marissapalmer1063

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with both of you. But when I was a kid we had actual school nurse and they always had a quiet area to rest when parents could come pick up sick kids etc. and then there is the issue with sending them sick. It’s all a huge mess.

@chalktalkwithshari4173

4 жыл бұрын

Kathleen De Arana , and then sneak a 2nd does in their backpack. 🎒 🤣

@Themin1

4 жыл бұрын

@@hotwasabi1085 YUP!

@theclimbingchef

4 жыл бұрын

@@marissapalmer1063 they don't have that anymore?

"98.6 or higher = bye Felicia"🤣🤣🤣

@megangreene3955

4 жыл бұрын

Um...98.6 is normal temperature. 99.0 is a more realistic temperature to possibly ask the kid to go to the office.

@jtoms3

4 жыл бұрын

@@megangreene3955 I think that was meant to be absurd, as is the entire video.

I so don't know what I'm gonna do about my kids and school this year.... Thank God for your videos, Mr. Brooks, to break the tension by giving voice to what's on our minds! Stay safe and well!!

@franny5295

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I decided when mine was still an infant to homeschool him. I got to research curriculums and learn his learning styles and all of that with no pressure. I would hate to jump into homeschooling because I suddenly couldn't send him to school. But I also wouldn't want to send him to school with all of that going on. Timberdoodle is where I started. I don't know how old your child is but it's really a good solid curriculum for little kids. I did the preschool program and he thrived. For pre-k I chose Singapore math and the ordinary parents guide to teaching reading for mine to complement the rest of their prek skill stuff. He's 3.5 and reading on a first grade level. Neither one of us is awesome. It's just a really simple but effective phonics based system of learning to read.

@newmamaful

4 жыл бұрын

You might want to check out Time4Learning

I know i don't want to be in the office!!! All the students will be in there with fevers, maskless, coughing, coming down from their morning meds and NOT SOCIAL DISTANCING! i hope there's room in the budget for plexiglass shields around the secretaries. God bless you, Mr. Brooks!

@AmberL-fb2jt

4 жыл бұрын

In our school we have to have a special room for the sick kids. It's a room that is to put the kids in to wait for their parents. They will be the only ones in there. Like a quarantine corona room.

How about the Lysol Lapper? Assign a kid a can of Lysol. He or she walks or runs one lap inside the classroom after everyone has left. As he or she is running, he or she is spraying Lysol in the air and then slams the door shut.

@andreaedginwynn9171

4 жыл бұрын

John Lopez Great addition! We could count it as P.E. also!

@Poppykat9866

4 жыл бұрын

😆

@marlapowersful

4 жыл бұрын

And also the lysol lapper can spray it in everyone's mouth.

@Standingupstrong993

4 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS

@aletap2063

4 жыл бұрын

where can you find Lysol? 🤔 lol I lucked up, when stores ran out I took back all the stuff I donated to my class...lysol, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer 🤷🏽‍♀️

Fever reducers will be sold out before school starts in Miami.... it’ll be the next item people run for instead of TP!

@gabharri910

4 жыл бұрын

That's shockingly true.

Thank you, Gerry! I, for one, am glad I am retired and won’t have to deal with school opening in August. Stay well and continue to bring some humor into our too serious world. I appreciate you very much!

Room Bouncer sounds pretty impressive and Mask Enforcer 🤣 Oh Lord, this is going to be an interesting year for sure 😂 Thank you Gerry for all your wonderful ideas. 😝

This may seem insane but because it is we can be assured it will be used in the classroom because heaven knows we don’t want to ruin our 100% insanity streak in education.

Gerry, thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for REMINDING me to keep a good sense of humor during all this. I have 5 children (one little eager *almost* KINDERGARTENER!) and I want them to get to experience the fun and excitement of school... but then I hear all of the RIDICULOUS IMPRACTICAL IMPOSSIBLE ideas about how to enter back into school and my heart gets weary. It does make me laugh, though, to think about the students I used to teach. I taught Special Education, specializing in severe behavior disorders. My students had all been kicked out of the middle school and high school. They were HIGHLY SKILLED at getting INTO mischief and OUT of work. It's going to be like a CIRCUS if schools *really* try and do some of the things I've heard. Jesus tells us His burden is light and His yoke is easy. I try to remind myself that when it feels heavy I'm probably trying to carry a load I wasn't meant to carry. 💜 This will all work out.

“The caronas” Lol

I'll be the temperature nurse by default....since i am the healrh assistant.... darn, that rubber band thing looked fun.

Crazy, crazy world! Love you for bringing humor to the craziness!

In all seriousness, when are teachers going to be allowed to teach and kids learn? I retired from teaching fifteen years ago because of foolish, uninformed politicians dictating ridiculous laws and regulations that were unproductive and time- wasters. Actual teaching was trumped by political correctness and documentation. I see things have only gotten worse and harder for honest, hardworking educators! God bless teachers!

@gmjones7537

4 жыл бұрын

That went out the window a couple years ago. :-(

@maureenmiaullis6427

4 жыл бұрын

@@gmjones7537 I think it went out the door way before that. I think it was around the time they decided that kids had to be class so many days a year( i.e. only allow 10 absences a year without a doctor's note). Nobody can afford many visits to the doctor's office.

@MrsO1983

4 жыл бұрын

I left in September 2019 after 10 years...it is much worse! Looks like I left in a nick of time too Lol

@caitlincunningham8354

4 жыл бұрын

This is why I homeschool! My children love learning and PLAYING

@susannekesterson7686

4 жыл бұрын

facebook.com/814768496/posts/10158323710853497/?d=n

Teachers start coughing. Every student will call their mom!

@munimathbypeterfelton6251

4 жыл бұрын

Some parents keep their kids home sick when their kids cough or sneeze once because they think they’re sick! And this was before COVID-19.

@YSLRD

4 жыл бұрын

@@munimathbypeterfelton6251 Sending them in when they ARE sick is way more common. Mom has to go to work and the schools are ridiculous about sick days. My child-my decision, not anymore.

@austinismyhome5211

4 жыл бұрын

I've always had a chronic cough. I probably make people Very uncomfortable right now.

@caitlincunningham8354

4 жыл бұрын

@@YSLRD that is a problem! They are my children! It is my choice! Guess what? I pulled my girls out of school (to homeschool) because the school was bullying me about sending them when they were not feeling well (January) then covid hit. I am so glad I listened to my gut. They have not been sick 1 day since pulling them out of there...no one in my family has🙂

@amack9303

4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to cough on purpose!!! LOL

Mr Brooks, you have given me enough laughter to get through whatever chaos came my way every school year! Although I’m retiring, I’ll still need your “booming” humor to get me through. Thank you!

Nailed it! I’m not a teacher, but a teachers job is hard enough. Look how we parents handled home-schooling. Now we expect these underpaid school teachers to teach our children and be COViD ready.

@ariesleorising9421

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. I love helping kids but I want to be alive first and foremost. I have asthma and diabetes. I’m also over 50! I am terrified to go back in the classroom.

@2blessed594

4 жыл бұрын

@@ariesleorising9421 I agree with you. I have high blood pressure and Diabetes and I sure am nervous to go back into the classroom.

@krisgeorge25

4 жыл бұрын

If you don’t want to teach in class, there are many online schools recruiting. Leave the in-class teaching to teachers that aren’t afraid to teach with a virus that 99.97% of people recover from. The decision is up to you.The odds are in your favor of recovering. How do I know? I survived it in Feb-March, and that was before treatments were available! I’m middle aged and I have a very compromised immune system. Media won’t tell you this, but kids aren’t carriers. Adults are, though if you have it, you have symptoms. No such thing as asymptomatic.I’d be more cautious of your co-workers than the kids. Just distance at meetings and wash your hands often. If you are sick, stay home. Daily temp checks as you enter the campus might not be a bad idea. Hope this helps ease your mind.

@vandermixon

4 жыл бұрын

@@krisgeorge25 This is a lie. Kids are carriers- they just don't typically show symptom. And, how do you know you had Covid back in Feb- March? There were very few tests at that time. You can't just assume that because you had a cough, you had Covid. And, there is such a thing as asymptomatic. You're a liar and spreading false information.

I want to be the Room Bouncer, but I want to add some criteria.

@Majik12

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry..brass knuckles aren't allowed.

I love how 98.6 gets you kicked out of the room.

Oh principal Gerry, I can tell you all educators deserve NFL player pay! Cause nope just nope every one of those jobs. I would quit!!! And what are teachers now supposed to be members of the CDC this is ridiculous!

Thank you, ingenious! Just what I needed, a good deep belly laugh. I watched it 3 times and shared it with all of my contacts. Stay safe, smart and be well. I am not comfortable with going back and putting myself, my family, my students and society as a who,e in jeopardy...........we must get it together. Follow the science and the facts.........we can’t even trust the CDC , considering the original guidelines “ were too restrictive” , crazy...... please add more diversity , folks of color in your cards moving forward👩🏾‍🔬🧘🏾‍♀️👩🏾‍💻🙏🏾🤣👩🏾‍🏫😷

Room Bouncer...."Bye Felicia" 😂😂😂 Does he know where that phrase came from??? Hilarious, as always ❤

@ms.johnson822

4 жыл бұрын

Friday😂🤣

You made this funny but Lord help us in those classrooms this year. I love your humor, I really haven't laughed much when going back to school is talked abt but you helped today.

You hit it right on the nail! I wish people would realize it! Educators are under appreciated and under stress from the unknown of school in the fall, keeping children safe, families safe, educating the children properly, and keeping themselves safe. And not having the answers is killing them. How do you social distance kindergarten students, first grade students? How do you keep them and the tools you use safe and clean? Try having 25 or more children to teach and manage all of this. What good is it to send them to school for a couple days and then distance teach them the rest. Do you know what it takes to make a lesson? How about now possibly having to prepare two lessons every day for every lesson? I am sending all my love and support to all the teachers across the USA!

Thank you Mr.Brooks. The classroom jobs will give the students real-world experiences. Killed 2 birds with 1 stone. 😎

I want to be the mask enforcer in the general public setting... I would need so many rubber bands.

@SavageMinnow

4 жыл бұрын

B True what??? Do you understand the definition of snitching???

In reality it seems like the teachers and school staff will be spending all their time trying to keep kids apart and wearing their masks. Anyone who has had experience working with children in a group setting knows that children do not robotically follow rules. Will there really be any time for learning? I think we're just putting teachers in harm's way.

@franny5295

4 жыл бұрын

Schools are officially babysitters so parents can go to work. There will be no learning happening with little kids and the older ones are gonna take advantage of the situation like older kids do. I was a good student but I would have absolutely messed with my teachers if something like this happened.

@lisadiconti

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I am a teacher, and I have been saying all along that children are not like adults as far as following rules.

@ChristinaLedl

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly why people should homeschool.

@azshadow32

4 жыл бұрын

Very True. My son is 7 and we have been spending time getting them used to navigating clever, imagine learning, epic and Zoom. They catch on soo fast and they are learning. I know not every family can have a stay at home mom like I am but I would be happy to help and have some of his classmates and help them with the tech. They cannot handle masks and social distancing.

@operasinger2126

4 жыл бұрын

For help with coronavirus. Speak quietly out loud or in normal voice "God, please make my health perfect and completely free from harmful virus. Thank you." Repeat every 1-2 hours (8-16 times a day) as long as the pandemic lasts and until a safe vaccine or other cure is available. God is love. This helps. No cost. www.howtocallongodforhelp.com Healing can happen on different levels. We're not just physical beings. Consciousness, thought, and prayer is not well understood. We all have a name. Yet science can't identify our name by any chemical or physical markers through careful examination of the human body. "A problem exists today regarding some know how to call on God for help while others do not. This loving help is available to all of us regardless of moral character, religious views, and personal beliefs. God does not punish and helps anyone asking correctly. God is love." Follow CDC guidelines and Dr. Fauci's recommendations. Social distancing helps prevent infected droplets, splatter, and aerosol particles from entering the lungs. Reducing viral concentration will give the body better odds at handling infection. First line workers are at high risk because of continuous exposure to the virus, thus greater susceptibility to Covid19. "While fever, cough and shortness of breath have characterized the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of common symptoms in late April to include a new loss of smell or taste." Look into foods high in Vitamin C (avoid harmful synthetic Vitamin C supplements), Vitamin D (sunlight or supplement), and zinc. Please share. Thank you.

And after all of that, it’s time to go home! Jeez, what a mess.

I think I can cross-train for Room Bouncer and 20 Second Beyonce

@heatherjunker967

4 жыл бұрын

Only if you make a video of you doing both at the same time.

@nursedanelle

4 жыл бұрын

@@heatherjunker967 😭😭😭😂

@allisonweisbrod7285

4 жыл бұрын

I think so 2

@allisonweisbrod7285

4 жыл бұрын

I have a question do you think that the Coronavirus can spread even if you have a mask on

@allisonweisbrod7285

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't mean to send that to you I just ignore it send that to my mom

God bless you teachers this year. Goodness!

Gerry, I love your videos and how you poke fun at everything. 🤪🤪 Thanks for the laughs!

i love your sarcasm and your accent makes it so much better.

I work as a substitute teacher for a company that has daycares and preschools. In one classroom a parent brought her child who had been ill the previous day and left her - the poor kid was grumpy then laid down in the quiet space to sleep ! They kept calling the parent to come get the child starting a half hour into her class time - parent was reached and came back 4 hours later ! Poor kid ! Everything had to be sanitized and parent was asked for a second day to take child to doctor and not to return until she had !

@kcfashionandmore6125

4 жыл бұрын

@Evelyn Collins AMEN SISTER

@kcfashionandmore6125

4 жыл бұрын

@ Jilly girl, I'm surprised she showed up, IJS🤷🏽‍♀️ Poor baby🤦🏾‍♀️

@jendubay3782

4 жыл бұрын

Evelyn Collins jeeeeeeeesus.

@dubliners0999

4 жыл бұрын

@Evelyn Collins Why have this child? Because in a low-income culture, this is the "anchor" that supposedly keeps a man around (at least to weasel out of paying child care) and they have seen their mothers and grandmothers do it. I worked in a school system where female students routinely announced that they wanted to have at least 4 children and avoid work while sitting around on welfare. It's crazy.

@sabrinabowden-hughes1730

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure this is the reality of many single parents who have to go to work to keep a roof over the child's head

Funny but so sad and true. As an educator I’m concerned for our students and us🙏🏾

You are so funny Gerry! It is so good to have laughter at a time when there’s so much negative in the news! Thank you!

My question.... when will teachers get to teach content? Just sayin’

@MsSLT123

4 жыл бұрын

One day our dream of actually teaching will come true...

@openyoureyes3969

4 жыл бұрын

They didn't get to teach it before

I love this! Thanks for adding some comedy and laughs to my day!! (and a bit of reality!)

I have been watching this guy's videos for few months now....he is hilarious!!!😂😂 During this Corona time I need this kind of humor. I'm not a teacher but I know most of the comments to his videos are from teachers.....those are just as hilarious 😆.

Cool!! I bet the teachers and Paras etc are all excited for these new positions!!!

I'm glad someone is trying to get those kids in school. love your video. God Bless You Gerry! These kids will one day be our leaders and our frontline workers of tomorrow.

This is my absolute favorite Gerry Brooks video. Well done!! Can’t stop laughing 😆

Not sure toss up between double yard stick poker or Plexi glass polisher... Knowing our school the teachers will be 5-6 jobs at the same time!

Thank u for the laughs during this crazy time!!

What I learned in class: my best friend the mask guy was so traumatized by his job he had to go to a counselor and has been homeschooled since he was seven. My other friend who got to sing Beyonce songs all day went to work for the TSA, her name is *Karen*.

Gerry! You forgot we can’t sing in school this year🙄 Beyonce will have to rap instead😂

@Dstrbdmusctechr

4 жыл бұрын

I know!! I teach Music also and rethinking how class will be taught!!! I do a lot of stuff that the kids interact with eachother. Hand clapping games, Theory Around The World and square dancing just to name a few. WILL THERE EVEN BE A CHRISTMAS CONCERT??!! Oh my! I gotta go. I need some wine.😋

@donnanelson9181

4 жыл бұрын

We can’t rap either. It’s not inclusive enough.

@rikkitikkitavi997

4 жыл бұрын

You’re right. Too much spittle. Maybe hum, your lips stay closed.

@laurenbaker3198

4 жыл бұрын

Hold on, just wait until the Colorado study comes out later this month. I’ll be teaching music on a cart this year. I’m looking into purchasing some singer’s masks.

@jeaninekelly4271

4 жыл бұрын

Pollyanna Lopez I teach music also: hubbie is designing and building plexiglass booth on wheels for me to teach in! Now I’m going on a cart...

Awesome! Thank you for making it clear what educators are in for!

Humor is so important! Funny!

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today??

Thanks for the best laugh I've had since all this started!

🙋🏾‍♀️ I’m the Cough Counter! I’m checking for coughs, sneezes, and throat clearings!! 👀👀

i just can't stop watching this!! brilliant!!:))

I’m an outreach librarian in Las Vegas (20 plus years), born and raised in Lexington. You make me so proud Gerry!! Very cool. Thank you!!! Keep being completely awesome making lemonade out of lemons!!!!

Great idea! Love it! I wanna be the CVS Czar! 😂😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣

You're the best! I love this!

This brings a smile to my face every time I watch it! Bye Felicia......you got the coronis!

This.....HILARIOUS!!! Love it!!

I love you so much. Thanks for the continued laughs!!

But what if we're all in the hot spot state (cough Florida cough) 😂😂😂

@cathijones3924

4 жыл бұрын

Or in Arizona!

@trechellewilson2729

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget us Texas girls 👋😩

@jendubay3782

4 жыл бұрын

That’s two coughs. Two more and you’re out.

@bethanyhillyard1294

4 жыл бұрын

Or NC

Oh my gosh. All of these videos are great. You could be a stand up comet.

I absolutely luv u..u make my day!! So excited for ur new grandbaby!! Much luv ❤️

Thank you for the humor during these awful times....I’m very concerned about returning back to my classroom

Brilliant!!! So dang funny! Thank you for your post!!!

This is one of my favorites (from retired Kindergarten teacher)

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today??

Lost it the 20 second Beyonce 🤣🙌

Ooo! Adding these to my jobs list this year!!!!

You are hilarious! All my teacher friends and I love you!!!!

Dirstance Detector here, but I get the rubber bands too 🤣

Room Bouncer and 20 Second Beyonce were my faves. Thanks for the diversion.

Great great video.

"Errr body". This gentleman definitely resides in the southern portion of the United States.

@michellecoyle6125

4 жыл бұрын

He does not talk that way normally. This is a "character" that he portrays for humor.

Love it👏👏👏👏

Ahh so when will any instruction/classwork be done. Oh that is the classwork. surviving Covid -19 (101)

Yep. Sounds good to me! Those are some great jobs for next year! Half of the day will be spent policing this! Hurlarious, as usual. Lurve it.😂

Super creative!

Hmm first, great and fun video conveying such a serious topic. When I had the Covid, only two things I could taste was sweet and salt. Couldn't tell you if I was eating chicken, fish or beef it all just tasted salty. Strawberry and pineapple both just tasted sweet.... And since I couldn't taste anything else those two senses seemed to be multiplied. Not sure, it may be my personal experience but you might want to check into that...

Omg this is great!

I hadn’t thought about the parents sneaking a kid in with a temperature 🤒

I think I can handle being the contact tracer. Are parent volunteers allowed to have this job🤣🤣🤣

Teachers already wear plenty of hats. now they will be putting on yet another hat. Great! Teachers will need higher pay at this point

@dawnstonerock884

4 жыл бұрын

lady o perhaps combat pay!!

@TheNesbittExperience

4 жыл бұрын

I became violently ill in February because they never cleaned our floors of which I roll around on as a dance teacher. Pics to prove the nastiness. Can you say 104 degree temperatures? Sure, I knew you could! 🤦🏼‍♀️😷

"Dur-stance," "errorbudy" I love it! I'm-a go 'round sayin' "Hey, now, errorbudy keep yo dur-stance frum me!"

He put some thought into these jobs. One for er'one!

I like it. Its so hard to get them all to wash their hands. Retired reached i remember. Bless our little 👼 angels ❤ we have to make their world happier.

The CDC should hire this man

I remember being a child I would cough a lot. That cough counter counter aint gonna cut it after lunch when you just had pepsi come out your nose. Also, I might think about fake coughing so I could go home

@anthonythomas6734

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you today

these a great job assignments!

Brilliant!!!

Well thought out. Seems like these are things that really need to be done...except maybe salt/pepper taster.

“Terpertures!” “Errbady” “I’m here for it lol

🌈❤️✊🏽 🤣😂 Thank you 🙌🏽! For always keeping us smiling!!

I am saddened by The whole problem! And it is very frightening. But thank you for at least having a little Joy. In the midst of all the tragedy! All we get is death and danger we all know that and we all should pray for that to leave. But we need to remember we are human and there is a future

I hollered. Too funny, but so true.

I think this is your best one so far

This was clever 😂🤣🤣👌👌

As FORMER school RN - I am glad I don't do that anymore............because when they send you to "THE OFFICE" that can either be the main office for student pickup or the NURSE's office. BIZZARO WORLD!

it's crazy and funny at the same time:)

I get the biggest kick outta your videos. I was a substitute for years, now I'm going to college to become a teacher. I also started my own KZread channel. It's fun. You're so funny!!

@DavidBivinsb

4 ай бұрын

Hello How are you Nice to meet you here

Sounds like school is gunna suck!

This is AMAZING