Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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BOARD OF EDUCATION. OFFICERS. A. C. Austin, M. Falk Gjertsen, K. H. Moulton, - W. S. Pearson, ... W. S. Pardee, - John E. Bradley, Ph. 1)., President. Secretary. Treasurer. Clerk. Supt. of Buildings. Supt. of Schools,

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PROFESSOR JOHN E. BRADLEY. Professor John E. Bradley, Superintendent of the Public Schools of Minneapolis, is descended from one of the oldest families in New England and his ancestors figured prominently in the early history of the country. He was born at Lee, Mass., August 8th, 1839. The early influences which surrounded him were for the best and, to the strict discipline of a New England home is due many of the traits which have graced his character in manhood. He graduated from William’s college in 1805, receiving one of the class honors. Immediately upon graduation he became principal of the Pittsfield (Mass.) high school, serving that institution with such success that in two years he was elected vice president of the Massachusetts Teacher’s Association and editor of the Massachusetts Teacher. While he remained in that state he was prominently connected with educational interests. In 1868 Professor Bradley was called to Albany, New York, where he remained until 1886 as principal of the high school and academy. Under him the high school became one of the best and strongest institutions of the kind in the state of New York. Although giving constant attention to the school under his charge, Professor Bradley identified himself with other institutions. He always retained an interest in his Alma Mater and was chairman of the board of visitors of Williams college ami is still one of its trustees. In 1878 he was appointed commissioner to the Paris exposition by Governor Robinson and made a valuable and exhaustive report which was presented to the legislature, in 1879, and an extra edition ordered printed. In the following year he received the degree of Ph. D. from the regents of the state university. He was curator of the Young Men’s association from 1877 to 1884 and has always been deeply interested in its welfare. Professor Bradley was also instrumental in securing important legislation for the benefit of Secondary Education in New York State and the reorganization of the work of the High Schools of the State in such a way as greatly to promote their efficiency. He has during his career contributed extensively to the educational journals of the country and has written a large number of valuable treatises upon educational topics, most of which have been published in pamphlet form. He was elected superintendent of the public schools here in 1886 and has greatly promoted their efficiency by his vigilance and untiring industry. His work here is fully appreciated and he is held in high esteem by the teachers, parents and pupils alike.