Chris Locke graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education from SUNY Cortland in 2007. He went on to earn his Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction Design in 2014 from Ashford University. He taught 5th grade in Mecklenburg County for 7 years before moving to Bradford Prep in 2014. He taught 5th and 6th grade Social Studies at Bradford for 2 years before moving into Administration. He has been at Bradford since it opened in 2014 and has had the opportunity to help develop multiple programs and curriculums. He is passionate about students and his family. Chris lives in Charlotte with his wife Jessie, and three sons, Jackson, Brady, and Anderson. He enjoys time with his family, wood working, and spending time outside with his boys.