ABOUT
Dr. Brad Gustafson is an award-winning principal, best-selling author, and lover of life. He understands how challenging it can be to work in a school, make a difference, and stay awake past 7:30pm on Friday night.
Brad and his team are on a mission to create the conditions where everyone in school can be successful. He has served as a national advisor with Future Ready Schools, a Scholastic Principal Advisory Board member, and as an educational technology consultant over the years. He's also authored several books including his newest breakout book, Overcoming Education.
Brad's team was recognized with a Digital Innovation in Learning (DILA) Award from EdSurge and Digital Promise, and a Local Government Innovation Award from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. In 2016, he was named Minnesota's Principal of the Year.
If you or your organization would like to connect with Brad for support with your speaking needs, book study, or just to talk about Jesus – you can contact him through email or on the various social media channels he dabbles with.
LITERACY
Teaching students how to read and helping them want to read is one of the most important things we do. Brad's down-to-earth approach is helping educators walk the walk as literacy leaders.
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
Educators everywhere are being asked to do incredibly demanding work in near-impossible conditions. Brad understands the complexities of school leadership and how to create culture and champion reading during challenging times.
FAMILY
You can't pour from an empty cup! Brad's cup is overflowing with laughter and love. He and his wife have three kids who enjoy reading together, time on the lake, family video-game nights...and everything in between.
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION, 2015
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, 2007
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MANKATO
MASTERS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION, 2005
SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, 2001
SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY