About 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.

Academic Credentials

Columbia University, Teachers College Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

University of Portland Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Independent School Experience

The School at Columbia University in New York, New York: Head of School

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in Chicago, Illinois: Middle School Principal

Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington: Middle School Assistant Director

Sewickley Academy in Sewickley, Pennsylvania: Director of Diversity; Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid; History Teacher

Summerbridge Pittsburgh in Sewickley, Pennsylvania Assistant Director

Personal Life

Amani is originally from Portland, Oregon. He is married to Jules, and they share 17-year-old son, Taye. The Reed family enjoys cooking and baking together as well as the arts, including music, fashion, photography, and film.

In His Words

"I am impressed with the value that University School of Nashville places on developing and maintaining a deep connection and commitment to the Nashville community. The mission-aligned approach to innovation, academic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and to serving a public purpose is clear. I share these values and see my leadership skills as an asset to forwarding USN’s mission." — Amani Reed