Bruce Friend is the co-founder of Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy. With more than 30 years of K–12 education experience as a teacher, administrator, and many leadership roles, Bruce is recognized as a pioneer in developing innovative K–12 school models. He is routinely asked to advise educational leaders, elected officials, and families on issues related to innovative school models and digital learning. He has proven experience in helping schools across North America grow highly successful traditional, online, and blended learning programs.
His expertise in school innovation resulted in an assignment to the K-12 education committee of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee in Paris, France as well as serving on the advisory boards for several education organizations. He currently serves as the chair of the NC Charter Schools Review Board. He has been recognized with the “Most Outstanding Achievement by an Individual: K-12 Education” award by the USDLA and is a two-time recipient of the Florida Principal Achievement Award.