Brad Gustafson

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.