Brad Welle Professional Career:
- Superintendent for Grain Valley Schools.
- 25 years of school and district leadership experience.
- Worked in two districts ranging in size from 4000-10,000 students over 30 years.
- Brad Welle joined FiredUP Consulting Group in 2016.
- The skills I have refined as a district leader include community engagement, leadership development, strategic planning, training and feedback of personnel, and internal and external communications, including crisis communications.
- My priority commitments as district leader are safe and effective schools, fiscal responsibility, and transparency.
Personal, Hobbies, In My Spare Time, Unique Facts:
- Married 27 years with two grown children.
- I enjoy reading and traveling – especially to places where I can explore nature. I enjoy hiking/backpacking and kayaking.
- I will tackle most any type of home improvement project. Some only once to say I tried it!
What I Love About School / The Profession of Education:
- I have enjoyed the excitement of helping others make connections and learn new things since I was a teenager.
- A career in education has brought me countless rewards shaping learning experiences for others.
- I want to ensure every year of a student’s experience is filled with inquiry, challenge, critical thinking, and the thrill of new discoveries
Favorite Quote:
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison
Favorite or Most Impactful Teacher Growing Up:
Mrs. Jan Myers was my high school broadcast journalism teacher. She created an environment for creativity and risk-taking and I gained a lot of skills and confidence in her class.