Brad Carlson grew up in Lisbon, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa where he majored in Elementary Education. He received his B.A. in Elementary Education in 2002, and is certified K-8 with an endorsement in mathematics grades 5-8. In 2018-2019, he received his K-8 Strategist I endorsement in special education from Northwestern College. Previous teaching experiences include 4th grade in Plano, TX, along with Diamond Dreams Baseball Academy in Coralville, IA. He's passionate about children's growth through opportunity and enjoys helping kids maximize their abilities, while building trust and confidence. He believes every child can achieve their goals! He loves watching his son, Trey, grow up into a man, while spending time in a cold hockey rinks as he plays the game he loves.