Bradford Gioia

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