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    Bradford Gioia

    Strategic School Leadership Partner

    Bradford Gioia is an experienced educator and administrator who was appointed as Belmont University's first Educator-in-Residence in August 2023.12 He brings a wealth of experience to this role, having served as the Headmaster of Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) in Nashville for 29 years, from 1994 to 2023.2

    Career Highlights

    • Belmont University: Educator-in-Residence (August 2023 - present)12
    • Montgomery Bell Academy: Headmaster (1994 - 2023)2
    • Darlington School: Headmaster and Director of Admission and Financial Aid1

    Achievements at Montgomery Bell Academy

    During his tenure at MBA, Gioia:

    • Expanded the campus from 30 to 50 acres
    • Increased student enrollment from 530 to 850
    • Grew the endowment from $20 million to $125 million
    • Raised the annual fund from $250,000 to $3.3 million2

    Education

    • Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
    • Master of Education in Administration from West Georgia College
    • Master of Arts in English from Middlebury College
    • Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of the South1

    Role at Belmont University

    As Educator-in-Residence, Gioia's responsibilities include:

    • Teaching and advising students
    • Leading professional learning opportunities
    • Fostering connections with independent schools
    • Engaging in university-wide efforts on student formation, character, and purpose
    • Coordinating high-profile, mission-aligned lecture series12

    Gioia's appointment at Belmont University reflects his ongoing commitment to education and leadership development.12

    Highlights

    Reflections on 40 years as an independent school headmaster
    Jul 31 · belmont.edu
    Belmont University Appoints Montgomery Bell Academy's Brad Gioia ...
    Belmont University Appoints Montgomery Bell Academy's Brad Gioia ...

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    Location

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States