Bradlee W. Skinner
Great schools do not happen by accident. They are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, mutual respect between teachers and administrators, and a rock-solid commitment to do what is best for kids.
From Delivering Pizzas to Delivering Keynote Addresses
Bradlee W. Skinner, a.k.a. Phony Stark, is an educational thought leader, former assistant principal, playwright, author, perspective giving speaker, and an expert in school culture and climate. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality.
Bradlee was recognized as the Wyoming Theatre Director of the Year for 2018, is the current District Teacher of the Year for his school district, and this past summer was recognized by the Jostens company as their National Educator of the Year.
Bradlee openly shares his knowledge, experiences, and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff, and communities throughout the country about how to think differently about schools, education, and life.
Book Bradlee to speak at your school and hear how he went from Delivering Pizzas to Delivering Keynote Address. Your students will thank you.
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PROFESSIONAL STORY
Bradlee W. Skinner brings his years of experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, coach, director, and speaker along with his entertaining and positive attitude, to your school. Bradlee has taught students in multiple states and learned a great deal from each school district and state. Whether you are in need of professional development for your teachers and looking for the perfect speaker for an assembly with your students or an evening forum with parents, Bradlee is the speaker you need.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Get To Know Me
I’m an experienced professional educator and speaker based out of South West Wyoming. My educational speaking includes;
Professional Development sessions include; Standards Based Grading; A Fix for Broken Grades Practices; Culture and Climate; The Look of a Student Based School; Gamification for your Classroom; What Can You Do Differently To Make Your School Better; Fewer Cruise Ship Captains and More White Water Rafting Guides
Assemblies have included; Academic Pep Assemblies; Creating a Culture of Second and Third Chances; Make A Difference Today; You Are the Expert About You; and Know the Difference between Failing and Failure.
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
What I can offer
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT DOESN'T SUCK
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"Fewer Cruise Ship Captains and More White Water Rafting Guides"
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"Gamification: Super Charge Your Classroom Management"
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"Fixing Broken Grading Practices: Grades are Like Skydiving"
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES THAT ACTUALLY ADDRESS WHAT TEACHERS NEED
"The Look of a Student Based School"
"Leadership: Leaders vs Bosses"
"You Want New Ideas?...I Got New Ideas"
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"How the Arts Save Lives"
ASSEMBLIES THAT ROCK!
"Know the Difference Between Failing and Failure"
"You are the Expert at Being You"
"Positivity: No Such Thing as Too Much"
"Make a Difference Today"
SKILLS
COMEDY
Bradlee's background of acting, stand-up comedy, and writing brings the perfect blend and laughs and logic to the stage when he's in front of your students.
INSPIRATION
If you want your students uplifted and inspired to be the best versions of themselves, and make your school the best it can be, then scroll down and book now.
TRAGEDY
Not everything in Bradlee's life has been rainbows and unicorns. Bradlee has been dealt his fair share of loss, His speaking engagements also include the sharing of some heart felt loss and love and why teachers are the unsung heroes of America
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
What I’ve Learned
Education Administration
2013-2016
Bradlee moved onto education administration and completed his coursework and internships ranked at the top of his cohort. He specializes in school culture and climate along with discipline and behavior intervention. Bradlee has extensive training in school safety, climate improvement, positive behavior strategies, and gamification of classroom management.
Master of Arts in Education: English Instruction
2007-2009
Bradlee received his Master's degree in English Instruction, with Summa Cum Laude distinction, specializing in British and Shakespearean Literature, and American Literature and has taught various Language Arts courses for the past 13 years.
Master of Fine Arts:
Art Administration
2002-2004
Graduating with Summa Cum Laude distinction Bradlee gained further skills and understanding of how to run a successful Performing Arts Department in his school. Bradlee has been the Department Head or Chair for the Performing Arts Department at three high schools with tremendous success, improved production quality, and increased number of students being accepted into performance arts programs at the next level and going on the careers in the performance field.
1994-2001
Completing his undergraduate work with Magna Cum Laude distinction, Bradlee starred in several main stage productions and films including lead roles in both musicals and plays while simultaneously competing for three years nationally on the collegiate Ballroom Dance circuit in both Latin and Standard dances. During this time Bradlee also worked professionally for six seasons at the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival.
Bachelor of Science:
Theatre - Acting and Directing Communication
Theatre Education
"Our students are always trying to tell us something. The real question is; are we willing to truly listen?"
Bradlee W. Skinner
TESTIMONIALS
Quotes from educators and students familiar with Bradlee W. Skinner's work.
DREW BREES
NFL Quarterback
Philanthropist
Superbowl MVP, 2010
AP Male Athlete of the Year, 2010
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"Truly Bradlee W. Skinner is a man of good character, a student of fair ability, with ambitious purposes, a congenial disposition, possessed of good morals, having a high sense of honor and a deep sense of personal responsibility. I am pleased to recommend Bradlee, who like me understands that the truth is, you don't learn much from winning, but losing can make you a lot stronger. I am honored to call Bradlee my brother and know you will benefit from hearing his story. 'In Hoc'.".