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VIRTUAL TOUR

ENJOY THIS ABLUM OF STUDENT LIFE

Reviewing colorful memories of Freeman Academy events captures a vibrant picture of the academics, athletics, fine arts, and faith that we take for granted, but that will often surprise visitors.
  • After more than 100 years on the peaceful South Dakota prairie, we –like the weather here– keep changing. Improving upon and anticipating the future our students will encounter in college and the workplace is always on our minds. That means yearly advancements, not just in technology, but through new teaching tools like Flipgrid and SCRATCH from MIT.
  • However, some things will not change. The Bible is our timeless foundation. Student prayer requests during class and teacher devotions before the day starts are rays of the faith light that shine throughout our school.

Dr. Brad Anderson

Head of School

Brad (Braden) grew up in Wichita, Kansas, part of a family of educators. He earned a BA in Political Science/History from Wichita State, at which point he worked as a quality assurance manager for aviation-related companies in Wichita. Discerning a call to academics, he then completed a MA in Political Science from the University of Kansas. After reading Anabaptist theology and political thought, Brad shifted his focus to theology, earning a MA and PhD from Marquette University, with a focus on Theology and Society. He went on to teach courses at the college level in theology, ethics, and politics, as well as work in academic administration, non-profit program direction, and private consultancy. He is the author of Chosen Nation: Scripture, Theopolitics, and the Project of National Identity, as well as journal articles on Christian nationalism and biblical interpretation. Brad came to FA in 2017, teaching high school Bible and Social Studies, and serving as Assistant Head of School and then Academic Dean. He began as Head of School in July, 2022. Brad is married to Elizabeth, with whom he shares three children: Benjamin (FA ’21), Madelyn, and Katelyn. He enjoys piano and arranging music, reading fiction and history, watching movies, playing strategy games, and conversation and laughter with friends. The Andersons are active at Salem Mennonite Church, southeast of Freeman.