About Susan E. Brooks

Susan E. Brooks, M.Ed., has been a teaching artist since 1987. She moved to Mozambique, Africa, in 1996 with her family, where she taught art and English at an international school. After returning home and teaching art and English in Kentucky high schools for nearly ten years, she then traveled to Turkish Cyprus in 2009, where she taught English at Near East University. Susan returned again to Kentucky in 2011 where she currently enjoys writing, hosting internationals, painting, and showing her work in the community. Susan was invited to join Peace Catalyst International as a visual peacemaker, using her art to promote unity among people of various religions and cultures.

All Posts by Susan E.

Scarcity or Abundance and the Mind of Christ

Is the mind of Christ a scarcity or abundance mindset? All nine... read more

Easter Is About Love and New Life: A...

Easter reminds us of the love of God and new life. I... read more

Rock Climbing for Grandmothers: Focus on the Goal

A family trip to Red River Gorge, a famous rock-climbing spot in... read more

We Are One: Collaboration Is Key

I'm the worst at trying to go it alone. An introverted artist,... read more

The Beauty of Spring: Conservation and Local Farms

Most probably we are in Eden still. It is only our... read more

Praying and Protesting in the Black Lives Matter...

Praying, preaching and protesting fill the lives of the beautiful women I... read more

Modern Day Good Samaritan and Merton's Epiphany

How would Jesus tell the story of the Good Samaritan if... read more

COVID Stress Dreams, Thanksgiving and a Prayer

This story is based on memories from last year when my 90-year-old... read more

Smiles Make All the Difference

It was January of 2011, and I was enjoying my teaching position... read more

Grief Is a Wolf: A Meditation on Grief

“You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked... read more

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