Brad joined the SPS Science team from Denny International Middle School, where he was a 7th grade science teacher for five years. He has a BA in Chemistry and a Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington, where he was also a Leonore Annenberg Fellow with the Woodrow Wilson Foundation.
While on the SPS Science team, Brad has worked on systems for teacher support utilizing Microsoft Teams and assessment solutions on Schoology. He has supported teachers in their mission to employ effective assessments in the classroom by developing tools to streamline grading and provide immediate and individualized student feedback. This year, he will be managing the integration of new digital solutions to support student assessments.
Brad believes that when utilized appropriately, educational technology can be a powerful tool for ensuring that ALL students have equal and equitable access to science learning. He also believes that the right video games can support students’ development of critical 21st century skills.
I am so excited to be joining the Whitman Middle School community! This is my third year as a social worker in Seattle Public Schools, and I am looking forward to building strong relationships with families and students in my neighborhood. My office at Whitman will offer a bright and welcoming safe space easily accessible to students. I am here to connect students and families to mental health and community resources and help remove barriers to learning. Students can check in with me and utilize the student support room throughout the day for any social or emotional support. I will send out a family resource survey in the beginning of the year, but you can also request any services by email or just stopping by!
