Brad Gill is working on improving formative assessments practices across 9th grade teachers. Brad teaches 9th grade exploring computer science and 12th grade web design II at Curie Metropolitan High School where he also coaches the junior varsity football team, sponsors the Optimista virtual reality summer internship, and mentors vulnerable 9th grade students. Brad is a member of the Network 8 Teacher Leaders and is the co-leader of the freshman success team. Brad is part of the Make Computer Science program with the Chicago Public Libraries and the Museum of Science and Industry. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BS in Career and Technical Education and received his MA in Special Education from Concordia University.