Mary Jo Brooks

I only had Mrs. Brooks Freshman year for into art. She was always very nice to the class. While she and I were not close, I knew what a wonderful teacher she was. You could tell how much she loved and cared about her students. I was very sad when I heard the news.

I had Ms. Brooks back in 1997-1998 my senior year. She encouraged me to do my best when I didn't feel like putting forth the effort and thought I wasn't good enough. She pledged me into the National Art Honor Society. She was one of my favorite teachers and she cared about every student as if they we were her own children.

I know that it will be hard for her family and anyone who knew her, but we must know that she is in a better place now. I am sure she is looking over her...

To the family of Ms. Brooks:

Ms. Brooks was my teacher Sophmore thru Senior year and she was one of my favorite teachers at Ryan and one who I greatly wanted to see at the reunion in April. I too remember the trip to NYC and the art shows and I'm happy to say i was vice-president of the NAHS my senior year. She made art fun, which is what it's all about. Enjoying yourself and expressing yourself while you create. She's the reason I'm in graphic design now. I remember staying...

Mrs.Brooks was not only a great teacher at Ryan but was also a model for many of the students. I was blessed to know her not only in the capacity of teacher/student but also as a fellow teacher. She gave her all to her students and to her fellow teachers. I will always remember how she has open me to a vast world that I may never had known. She will be greatly missed.

Dear Family, Friends and fellow Students of Ms. Brooks,
Ms Brooks was a great teacher, I was lucky enough to have her. She was one of the nicest people I could have ever meet. She would look at my horriable picture and find something good about. I will forever miss her.
Megan

Ms. Brooks was such a kind woman. I only had her for one semester but in that time she was so nice to all her students and she always had something nice to say. She treated each of her students individually and she acknowledged all of their special qualities. I was very much looking forward to having her as a teacher again, and though that chance will never come, I'll always remember her and all the things I've learned from her.

Mike,

Stevie and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I know its been a while, but please let us know if there is anything we can do to ease your pain. Please stay strong.

Dear Ted and Mike
Your grandfather and I were sorry to learn of your mother's tragic death. Our condolence to both of you. We will remember your mother, grandmother, and aunt in our prayers.

To the family of Mrs.Brooks:
Our condolences with you. Pls. remember that you are in our prayers. Mrs. Brooks was our son's teacher at Ryan. I will not forget the many praises he gave about our son's work and how she asked if he would pursue Art as a career. We always looked forward to Ryan's Art Show. She was very nice, down-to-earth and very approachable. She always seemed to be proud of her students' work - and I think that that is the most important attitude every teacher can have....