Longtime educator and social media personality Gerry Brooks will appear at Northwest Missouri State University for a meet and greet at 1 p.m. followed by a lecture, beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building. Brooks has been an educator for 20 years, beginning as a third-grade teacher in Palm Bay, Florida. He has since gained experience as an intervention specialist and administrator, including 12 years as an elementary principal. He resides today in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife, Kelly. After using humorous videos to encourage his staff, Brooks has become a nationally known encourager for teachers by sharing his videos and experiences through social media and speaking events. Brooks has earned a reputation as a voice for teachers with his passion to lead others to be responsible for their personal climate and culture in the workplace. He seeks to help administrators successfully lead staff in a positive and constructive manner, and his book, “Go See the Principal,” outlines strategies for taking on that responsibility.