Brad Ford is a graduate of Temple University with a bachelor of science in music and has also completed master's work at University of the Arts and Goucher College, where he earned his School Leadership Certification. He has previously taught in public schools in central Pennsylvania and Baltimore County, Maryland. He is an avid tuba and baritone saxophone player in the region and has pursued many vocal performance opportunities throughout his career. Outside of Penn Charter, Brad is a supporter of athletics at Temple University, where he has also served on the alumni board. Brad has performed as a member of the Ferko Stringband and the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps.