Dear USN community, It is with great joy that I accept the role of University School of Nashville’s next Director. The school’s long-standing work to be a national educational leader that reflects the breadth of Nashville while serving a public purpose and honoring a firm commitment to diversity and belonging has never been more important than it is today. Having learned even more about the history of USN and its deep Demonstration School roots, I understand that the wisdom and courage of the past helped to build a foundation that has supported the school and its academic excellence through other transitions. I am confident that this rich history and the practice of shared communication will help us as we look to our future. The search process provided a clear understanding of the importance of involving the entire PDS/USN community as we think about what comes next. I am eager to begin our work together to better understand the school and consider its strengths & emerging opportunities. My family and I are thrilled to join the USN community. Over the coming months, I look forward to visiting classrooms & offices, meeting students, families, faculty & staff, and continuing to learn about USN & its place in the Edgehill community & greater Nashville. With excitement,
Amani Reed
Bio
Amani Reed joins University School of Nashville from The School at Columbia University, where he serves as Head of School. During his decade there, he has expanded the school’s student enrollment to 530, recruited and supported teachers, led curricular change and innovation, managed the renovation of facilities, and has stewarded its relationship with Columbia University. In his career as an educator, he has taught history to middle and high school students, led in several administrative capacities, driven equity and justice initiatives, served on accreditation teams, worked as a facilitator at national conferences, and managed an academic enrichment program for middle school students facing limited opportunities. A former Division I athlete, Amani has coached high school varsity soccer and was named Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League Coach of the Year. He also serves on the board of the New York State Association of Independent Schools, the International Association of Laboratory Schools, and two independent schools in the northeast.
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