Darren Reed

GM/SVP, The Stride Professional Development Center

In over three decades as a master teacher, principal, and executive leader, Darren has been instrumental in shaping and innovating America's educational landscape. His award-winning work with young people has been well documented and he had a profound impact on improving the academic and social trajectory of students in under-served communities. Darren has continued his work at a greater scale in both the public and private sectors where he has helped re-imagine and innovate American education models and improve teacher and leader effectiveness.

Whether as a Principal, senior executive leader in mission-driven organizations, published author, or independent consultant, Darren has built organizational capacity and instituted policies and practices that led to increased access and opportunity for young people, while increasing organizational growth, innovation, and sustainability.