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Mr. Brad Hendershot

Assistant Middle School Director

Brad Hendershot was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University, and earned bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and English, as well as a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education. In 2009, Brad began his career at Excelsior Academy and spent the next 15 years teaching Middle School Science and Greenthumbs. Watching our school grow and evolve over the years, he says, is what motivates him to keep challenging himself professionally. Brad will begin his new role as Assistant Director of the Middle School this year.

Brad is happiest when he’s creating something from scratch, and striving to make it perfect. He is passionate about gardening and woodworking. He likes to say that his favorite days are the ones where he ends up covered in dirt or sawdust, or both.