Upon the completion of his third year as principal of Junipero Serra School, located at the historic Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel, CA, Bruce Stewart relocated to New Orleans, LA.  Today, Mr. Stewart serves the education profession as a consultant, speaker, and writer.

From 2011 through June, 2016, Mr. Stewart was principal at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Everett, WA.  Under Mr. Stewart’s leadership, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School flourished while serving a very diverse community.  The school community’s love of Catholic education created an environment of high academic achievement and compassion centered in the gospel values of love and forgiveness.

Beginning in the summer of 2005, Mr. Stewart began a six year tenure at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, Nevada, as the Assistant Principal of Academics. Mr. Stewart’s responsibilities included teacher professional development, the management and recruitment of teachers, and ensuring all academic programs met the expectations and standards of college preparation.

Prior to joining the administrative staff of Bishop Manogue, Mr. Stewart taught English at Traner Middle School in Reno, NV. Mr. Stewart’s teaching methods engaged students in critical thinking and writing through the study of literature. Mr. Stewart’s experiences as a teacher, and the stories of many students who overcame the obstacles of poverty to achieve academic success, became the basis for his book 12 Keys for Engaging At-Risk Students.

Mr. Stewart studied English in college, earning a B.A. Degree from the University of Washington. He completed his Teacher Certification from Sierra Nevada College (Incline Village, NV); and earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Phoenix (Reno, NV). Prior to teaching English at Traner Middle School, Mr. Stewart enjoyed an 18 year career in the computer hardware and software industry.

Mr. Stewart is available for speaking engagements and professional development seminars. Professional development seminars include  Restorative Practice, Effective Classroom Management, Lesson Planning and Student Assessment and Marketing & Enrollment Management for Private Schools.

Mr. Stewart may be contacted at bruce.stewart92@gmail.com.