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Bradlee Skinner

Bradlee Skinner

Homeless to Home Plate: A Journey from the Street Corner to the Biggest Stadiums

Green River, Wyoming, USA

Booking Info

In-Person
$3,500 – $15,000
Virtual
$500 – $5,000
Available Worldwide
Speaking Since 2015
Languages: English

Expert In

  • School Culture and Climate
  • Teacher Retention
  • Grit & Perservance
  • Chronic Student Absenteeism Prevention
  • Culture
  • Climate

Experience

  • 09/2026: Keynote - Oklahoma District 7 Student Leadership Conference, Bixby High School, Oklahoma
  • 10/2026: Entertainer - World's Greatest School Conference, Los Osos High School, California
  • 07/2023: Keynote - Jostens Renaissance Global Conference, Dallas, Texas
  • 10/2025: Keynote - Regional Student Leadership Conference, New Brunswick, Canada
  • 02/2025: Keynote - Regional Student Leadership Conference, Tacoma, Washington
  • 02/2025: Semi-Finalist - Season 2 of The Great American Speak Off
Change Leadership
Leadership
Mental Health
Administrators
Education
High School
Middle School
Employee Retention
Athletics & Sports
Christian Speaker
Ethics / Integrity

Demo Reel

About Bradlee Skinner

Bradlee W. Skinner (a.k.a. DJ Phony Stark) tours with The Savannah Bananas as their party DJ and is also a national award-winning educator, author, and keynote speaker known for dynamic presentations and transformative impact on education. With three decades of experience, Bradlee has served as a classroom teacher and school administrator, consistently championing innovative approaches to learning and student engagement.

Bradlee's passion for education matches his commitment to empowering educators, students, and communities. He is widely recognized for his expertise in leadership development, mental health awareness, and creating positive school cultures. His unique blend of humor, insight, and practical strategies has made him a sought-after speaker at conferences, workshops, and events nationwide.

Bradlee's dedication to education has earned him numerous accolades, including awards for teaching excellence and leadership. He holds advanced degrees in educational leadership and continues to pursue lifelong learning, always seeking new ways to inspire and lead others.

Speaking At

Event Types

Keynote
Workshop
Conference
Corporate Event
Corporate Retreat
School Assembly
Youth Conference
Panel Discussion
University Lecture
Virtual Keynote
Men's Conference
Annual Gala

Audiences

Corporate Executives
Managers
Entrepreneurs
University Students
Students K-12
Youth Groups
Parents
Faith Communities
General Public

Testimonials

""Weeks later, students were still talking about the impression he made. He is a true professional.""

Dewayne PattersonDirector of Student Activities, Bixby Public Schools

""Bradlee brings an amazing combination of energy, honesty, truth, and inspiration. He made us laugh, he made us cry, he helped us connect, and he made us dance!""

Jamie MooringRenaissance Advisor, Student Leadership Advisor, Puyallup High School

""Moving, inspiring, & real — my educator's heart was full!""

Ginger StovalStudent Council Advisor, Henderson County High School

""As our prom DJ, he read the room perfectly, keeping our students engaged and energized all night with a set that felt personal rather than generic. But his speaking engagement with our students left the deepest impression. His story of perseverance and reinvention gave our students something to genuinely reflect on, and the way he wove that message through his music made it land in a way that traditional assemblies rarely achieve. Our Staffulty and students alike are still talking about the experience. I would enthusiastically recommend DJ Phony Stark to any school looking to bring both outstanding entertainment and a meaningful message to their students.""

Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-YoderSuperintendent of Schools, Somers Point SD and Central Regional SD