Brian Isles
Secondary English Teacher
“People view authors like superheroes,” says Minnesota Connections Academy teacher Brian Isles, “but they were just like you when they were in school.” Mr. Isles should know — not only is he an experienced English teacher, he’s a published author himself.
Embracing Online School Flexibility
Mr. Isles joined the faculty at Minnesota Connections Academy in 2020, after teaching for more than 12 years in brick-and-mortar schools. He feels that online education offers a safer, better organized learning environment for students.
Like many people within the Connections Academy community, Mr. Isles points to the school’s flexibility as one of the key benefits for students. However, he notes, flexibility also has benefits for teachers. For Mr. Isles, it meant being able to dedicate more time to his other passion: writing.
A Published Author
Before discovering his love for teaching, Mr. Isles wanted to be a screenwriter and has written several plays. But his ultimate goal was to write and publish a book. And he did.
“To Be With You Again” by Brian Isles is now available in paperback or to download for Kindle on Amazon. According to the description on the back of the book, “This metaphysical novella asks the reader questions about love, living a full life, and why we fear what’s inevitable.” Mr. Isles is currently working on his next book, which is a horror novel for young adults.
Never talk yourself out of trying something new … acknowledge that you don’t know everything, and embrace the unknown.
— Mr. Isles