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Matthew Bradley

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Interim Head of School at Plymouth Meeting Friends School1780
📍 Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, United States

Matthew is a collaborative educational leader with a 36-year career dedicated to independent schools. Described by colleagues as kind and thoughtful, he specializes in strategic planning, enrollment growth, and program enhancement. He completed the prestigious Klingenstein Heads of Schools Fellowship at Columbia University.

From a family of educators, Matthew is passionate about the lasting impact of experiential education and building inclusive communities. In his personal time, he is a parent, partner, and an amateur beekeeper. He is an avid reader of publications like The New York Times and The Atlantic.

Unique fact: Matthew is an amateur beekeeper.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Interim Head of School
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
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Quaker Education
Has dedicated a significant portion of his career to leading Quaker schools, including his current role as Interim Head of School at Plymouth Meeting Friends School.
Small School Growth
Focuses on strategic leadership for small schools, with a history of increasing enrollment and has authored an article titled "Small Schools, Big Advantages".
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Interim Head of School
Plymouth Meeting Friends School1780
7-2017 - 6-2025
Head of School
Friends School Mullica Hill
7-2013 - 6-2017
Head of School
East Woods School
7-2001 - 6-2013
Head of School
West Chester Friends School
8-1988 - 6-2001
Asst. Middle School Principal, Camp Director, Teacher
Friends Academy
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Education
1-2024 - 2-2024
Klingenstein Heads of Schools Fellowship Program
Teachers College, Columbia University
1990 - 1997
MA
Teachers College, Columbia University
1984 - 1988
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Notre Dame
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