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Rooted Learning

Articles, devotionals, and reflections from Mr. Brazones, a middle school science and technology teacher at Hull Christian School, on teaching young minds to explore God’s world with wonder, skill, and faith.

What you’ll find here

A home for the work of the classroom and the reflections that grow out of it.

Science teaching

Ideas for hands-on labs and lessons that help middle schoolers observe carefully and marvel at creation.

Technology in the classroom

Thoughts on using classroom tools wisely and helping students practice good digital citizenship.

Faith reflections

Writing on what it means to teach, learn, and grow from a Christian perspective.

Recent writing

The latest from the classroom.

October 18, 2026

TeachingFaith

More Than a Job: Teaching as Ministry in a Christian School

Why teaching in a Christian school is a calling and a mission field, and what it looks like to lead like Jesus and go the extra mile for every student.

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October 18, 2026

TeachingClassroom Management

Calm, Not Cold: Responding to Challenging Behavior with Grace

How to take the emotion out of your response to blurting, side talk, noises, and even thrown chairs, and what to actually do, with grace and Scripture.

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October 18, 2026

TeachingLeadership

Leading Well in Your First Year of Teaching

Seven practical, Scripture-rooted habits for leading a classroom well in your first year, from serving like Jesus to partnering with parents.

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Why “Rooted”?
Good learning, like a healthy tree, grows best from deep roots. Our roots are in Christ.