Dr. Trey Duke, director of Murfreesboro City Schools, is proud to welcome Mr. Ken Rocha as principal of Bradley Academy. Rocha joins Bradley Academy with over 20 years of experience as a vice-principal, principal, central office director and classroom teacher.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Rocha to Murfreesboro,” says Duke. “He is a leader and a motivator who seeks excellence in the classroom while creating an inclusive school community.”

Rocha received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Saint Mary’s College of California. “I am humbled and excited to serve as the new principal for Bradley Academy,” says Rocha. “I will work diligently with our teachers and staff members to create a safe and innovative learning environment for all students with an emphasis on educating the whole-child.”

Bradley Academy currently enrolls around 400 students in pre-K through 6th grade. The school was recently selected by The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Behavior Supports Project (TBSP) as a Model of Demonstration School – Gold Level for Response to Instruction and Intervention for Behavior (RTI2-B). Bradley Academy received the Tennessee STEM Designation in 2019.