Brian Gesink

Dad of 3 • Husband • Elementary Principal • Believer • Views are my own

[Jeff Johnson @papiojeff]

Very proud of my wonderful wife for being chosen the Touchdown for Teachers award winner. I know I’m biased but no one deserves (and hates) the recognition more. She has inspired me through the years to be better at what I do and I know she has inspired countless students. 👏👏

[Dr. Janet Cook @DrJlcook1]

Don’t interrupt the QUEEN! Looking for a strategy to protect guided reading groups and explicit instruction? Here’s one option @miss_steensma @MPS_LnL #Proud2bMPS @MissPickering18

[Brian Gesink @bcgesink]

More of THE best!

[Wheeler Elementary @wheeler_mps]

More EXTRAORDINARY paraprofessionals at Wheeler Elementary! @MillardPS @jsutfin

Day 3 Appreciation Line Up

Mrs. Debbie Wilson 🌟🐾
Mrs. Mary Muldoon🐾🌟
Mrs. Angela Vasquez 🌟🐾
Mrs. Chris Goeser 🐾🌟
Mrs. Stacy Tills🌟🐾
Miss Jillian Wilson 🐾🌟
Mrs. Roxie Davis 🌟🐾

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Simple recipe for happiness:
1. Give more and don't keep score.
2. Use your gifts for a bigger purpose.
3. Love, laugh and forgive.

[Lindsay Taylor @Lindsay_Taylor4]

So fun when you realize you are matching with this awesome Wheeler Wildcat! 🤩 @wheeler_mps

[Brian Gesink @bcgesink]

Last week @CLManzitto and I were guests in Mrs. Wismer’s (@meganwismer) edition of Chopped: taste testing salad dressing recipes. Our Wheeler 5th grade chefs did not disappoint! Really cool. @eykramer1

[Brian Gesink @bcgesink]

More Rockstars ⭐️

[Wheeler Elementary @wheeler_mps]

Wheeler couldn’t do it without you! ROCKSTARS for sure! @MillardPS @jsutfin

Day 2 Appreciation Line Up

Mrs. Linda Kaster 🌟🐾
Mrs. Margo Cooper 🐾🌟
Mrs. Tracy Frerichs🌟🐾
Mrs. Tracy Teel 🐾🌟

[Brian Gesink @bcgesink]

Rockstars ⭐️

[Wheeler Elementary @wheeler_mps]

Let us pause to celebrate our INCREDIBLE team of paraprofessionals at Wheeler Elementary! @MillardPS @jsutfin

Day 1 Appreciation Line Up

Mrs. Leslie Walls 🌟🐾
Mrs. Shannon Pope 🐾🌟
Mrs. Maggie Hurt 🌟🐾
Mrs. Sabine Benda 🐾🌟
Mrs. Kathy Edwards 🌟🐾

[Wheeler Elementary @wheeler_mps]

🎷 Just another Thursday afternoon dismissal! 🎶 Thanks @mwwildcatband & Mrs. Lindquist 🥁

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

LEADERS!! When we let THE TOUGH THINGS that happened yesterday preclude us from seeing THE GREAT THINGS that happen today we get FURTHER from the REASON WE LOVE THE JOB and CLOSER to the REASON WE DON’T.
#LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work #ImpactTheNarrative #HackingLeadership

[Brian Gesink @bcgesink]

The man, the myth, the legend!

[Millard West Activities @MWHSactivities]

Congratulations to @MWestXC coach Colin Johnston for being named the metro conference Coach of the Year at today’s metro meet! We are proud to have you as a Wildcat. #WildcatPower

[Danielle Starkey @DStarkey28]

If a student is struggling academically, there is understanding that it will take time for proficiency.

If a student is struggling behaviorally, there is often an expectation of immediate proficiency.

It takes time to master any skill. ⏰
Be patient & believe in them.

[Millard West XC and Track & Field @MWestXC]

Double Metro Conference Champs!

[Millard West Activities @MWHSactivities]

A tad late on this, but last week coach Brummer hit quite a milestone for @MilWestSoftball. You can’t talk about MW softball without talking about the Brummers. Congratulations!

[Jackie Polacek @JackiePolacek1]

Today’s Fluency Friday lesson worked on practicing using punctuation to read with expression (with a lot of fun added) @wheeler_mps

[Wheeler Elementary @wheeler_mps]

Our Watch D.O.G.S. 🍩 Kickoff was a BLAST 💥 @bcgesink @CLManzitto @MillardPS

[Jackie Polacek @JackiePolacek1]

Thank you @AlanGratz and @laurenTarshis for talking with students and teachers about the events of 9/11 and your books @ScholasticClub @wheeler_mps

[Brooke Landholm @BrookeLandholm]

Meet our 2nd Grade Team! We had fun making this. #fullhouse @CLManzitto @wheeler_mps

[Wheeler Elementary @wheeler_mps]

Wheeler staff spent the day digging into next steps, plans, and individual/group instruction based off fall data points and observations. Ready to hit the ground running 🏃🏻‍♀️ to wrap up first quarter! @CLManzitto @bcgesink @MillardPS @MPSElemEd