Thomas Brennen

Passionate Christian educator in the Lutheran tradition. Principal of Lakeside College, Pakenham, Vic.

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

Australian Lutherans and social justice: scripture, tradition and experience https://t.co/Ilwsh0yxjp - a new reflection on my blog

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

This article misses the mark - attracting people to our noble professional cannot be fixed by pay #Edlead #teacherpay https://t.co/8gC5egR834

[Paul Browning @PaulDBrowning]

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny” C.S. Lewis

[ISA @IndSchoolsAus]

Don’t be misinformed about Independent school funding

In 2017, Independent schools received 5% of total government spending on school infrastructure

[Jane Mueller @Jane_N_Mueller]

Back to basics in the work environment for employee performance, happiness and wellbeing:
1. Stop spending money on pointless office perks
2. Personalise when possible
3. Create a holistic view of workplace wellness
@jcmeister @HarvardBiz
https://t.co/S50fLymY27

[Blaise Joseph @BlaiseJoseph92]

Class warfare doesn’t improve schools. My colleague Glenn Fahey's response to the recent ABC piece on capital funding for schools. https://t.co/JB4OihnC6i #auspol

[Pasi Sahlberg @pasi_sahlberg]

My opinion @abcnews: "Australia must fix school inequity to create a top education system" https://t.co/syKBgKRpKm @GonskiInstitute @PiccoliMp @mscott @smitchellmlc @pgarrett @UNSW

[Brilliant Maps @BrilliantMaps]

Incredibly Detailed Map Of The World's Religions - https://t.co/5msfCNd2P4

[ANNE LAMOTT @ANNELAMOTT]

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America declares a first ‘sanctuary church body’ - The Washington Post https://t.co/VGFslRmqPO

[Paul Browning @PaulDBrowning]

“You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God only loves the same people you do.”

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

Fantastic article by @Jane_N_Mueller #edleaders @LuthEdAus @acelaustralia

[The Educator @TheEducatorAU]

A greater focus on neuroscience and the psychological elements of child development is required in modern education, writes principal Jane Mueller. https://t.co/GNj623iX3t

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

@fastcrayon @AngelaBranford

[Independent Schools Victoria @IndSchoolsVic]

An new OECD report highlights the importance of continuing education for teachers and principals - something ISV is committed to.

https://t.co/MtpuXrhhyj

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

In today's Gospel, Jesus proposes the Samaritan as a model. By loving his neighbor as himself, he demonstrates how to love God with one's whole heart, while at the same time expressing true religiosity and full humanity.

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

@MickandMel On fire mate

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

@Sarah_McDonald_ Maybe if we convince Trump that we are in a race with the Chinese to create a printer to end all printers? Cold War II could have benefits!

[Pasi Sahlberg @pasi_sahlberg]

Wrong way, Australia! ’More practice tests': New NAPLAN targets for tens of thousands of students https://t.co/mG0lxoWHap via @smh @PiccoliMp @HargreavesBC @YongZhaoEd @DianeRavitch

[Cindy Wooden @Cindy_Wooden]

Looks like a perfect fit, @ArchbishopMark. Well chosen gift. 📷from Vatican Media.

[Thomas Brennen @ThomasBrennen]

@Jane_N_Mueller I love your tweets Jane but this has to be the most profound you have shared

[Fordham University @FordhamNYC]

.@hgse professor Anthony Abraham Jack said it's not enough for colleges and universities to admit economically disadvantaged minority students; they have an obligation to make them feel like they belong as well: https://t.co/a3UQ0QoFf1