Hello! My name is Brad Duran. I am very excited to be joining the HTe team as a 4th grade teacher. I was born and raised in Corona, California and moved to San Diego in 2017 to attend UCSD. At UCSD, I completed a bachelor’s degree in Math & Economics as well as a Master’s in Education. I arrived at HTe in 2023 as an Academic Coach and fell in love with the school’s culture and commitment to project based learning. As a teacher, I value building foundational skills & habits of mind, hands-on learning, and leading with empathy. In my class, I hope that students grow as scholars and as thoughtful, compassionate, citizens of the world. When I’m outside of school, I enjoy drawing, spending time with friends, and playing board games!