Meet KDR

Educator, author, and speaker Keith David Reeves, EdD CSML CETL has taught every grade level, PreK through 12, in underserved and affluent schools in both rural and urban settings, as well as educational methods at the university level. Columbia Teachers College Record called his first book on education, Insurrection: A Teacher Revolution in Defense of Children, “a call to arms nailed to the schoolhouse door” that “should be translated to every teacher preparation program in the country.” His primary area of research is standards-based assessment and understanding how to apply that research to practices and pedagogy, and he is a member of the American Educational Research Association in Division H. He is their winner of the 2022 AERA Outstanding Dissertation Award.

As a national-level keynote speaker and professional developer, he frequently presents and writes on the importance of authentic love for children, freedom for children, and the central importance of meeting every child’s every need. His work ranges from educational technology to radical school design, which has appeared in print, live media, and podcasts nationwide, including National Public Radio, The Huffington Post, and Education Week. He has presented and headlined at numerous conferences from regional to international including CMEA, SWVLC, VSTE, ISTE, and Greenbuild.

Dr. Reeves is also a musician, having had his compositions and arrangements performed by soloists, small ensembles, and wind bands, both school and professional. He is a native of Syracuse, New York.

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Current Learning

Division Superintendent License Complete!
PMP Certification Studying for Exam

Licensure & Certification

Virginia
Music Education PK-12
Virginia
Admin & Supervision
Virginia
Division Superintendent
CoSN
CETL
CITI
HSR-SBE Certified
Responsive Classroom
Certified I, II
Mandt System
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Cognitive Coaching
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Adaptive Schools
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Trauma-Sensitive Schools
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Areas of Passion

  • Standards-based assessment
  • Child-centered pedagogy
  • Maslow-based praxis
  • Non-coercive learning
  • Green schools
  • Learning environment design
  • Technology integration
  • Safety & security

Education

2020-2021

Certificate of School Management & Leadership

Harvard University
2019-2021

Doctor of Education

Lamar University
2017

Certified Educational Technology Leader

Consortium for School Networking
2008-2009

Postgraduate Certificate

University of Mary Washington
2004-2006

Master of Education

George Mason University
2004

Graduate Studies

Troy University
1997-2001

Bachelor of Music

Ithaca College
1994-1997

Regents Diploma

Cicero-North Syracuse High School
1996

NYSSSA Residency

New York State Summer School of the Arts

Experience

2024-Present

Interim Principal

Warren County Public Schools (Skyline HS)
Spring 2024

Acting Principal

Warren County Public Schools (Skyline HS)
2022-Present

Assistant Principal

Warren County Public Schools (Skyline HS)
2016-2022

Senior Instructional Technology Coordinator

Arlington Public Schools (Discovery ES)
2017

Elementary Site Administrator

Arlington Public Schools (Summer School)
2013-2019

Chairperson, Board of Directors

Virginia Society for Technology in Education
2011-2016

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Arlington Public Schools (Yorktown HS)
2011

Adjunct Professor

The George Washington University
2009-2013

Composer & Arranger, Music Instructor

Thomas A. Edison High School (Alexandria, VA)
2006-2011

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher

Prince William County Schools
2004-2006

Music Teacher

Stafford County Public Schools
2001-2003

Music Teacher

Port Byron Central School District
Dr. Reeves speaking to children.

Employee of the Year

Dr. Reeves was APS Support Employee of the Year in 2022.

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Dr. Reeves was named Arlington Public Schools Support Employee of the Year (E-Scale) in 2022.

“Going well beyond his role as an instructional technology coordinator at Discovery Elementary, Keith has a propensity for contributing to school-wide successes. He is an active leader in the school community, consistently making decisions based on what is best for children. He uses his laser focus in all that he does. Dr. Reeves frequently co-teaches and has been instrumental in helping the staff develop a standards-based instructional program. He is eager to be involved in all aspects of leading a school, and is passionate about contributing to the greater cause, always willing to help in any way possible.” – Brian Stockton, Chief of Staff, Arlington Public Schools

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Natural Pod LIVE Ep. 11

Making sustainable choices for an impact that matters

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Natural Pod LIVE Ep. 11

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Each choice we make leads to an outcome, whether intended or not.  In this episode, our host, Bridgitte Alomes, CEO of Natural Pod will be speaking with Jennifer Seydel, Executive Director for the Green Schools National Network and Keith Reeves, Discovery Elementary,  on making sustainable choices for an impact that matters.  They’ll discuss how to put action behind our intended outcomes of making choices today, that create a more sustainable tomorrow.  Watch live to learn about what each of us can do, now, to continue the positive momentum in the sustainability movement.

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Natural Pod LIVE Ep. 09

Becoming a trailblazer for whole school transformation

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Natural Pod LIVE Ep. 09

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Educating for a sustainable future is no longer an option; it’s a necessity. In this episode, our host, Bridgitte Alomes, CEO of Natural Pod is in discussion with Jennifer Seydel, Executive Director for Green Schools National Network, and Keith Reeves, EdD CSML CETL, Senior Instructional Technology Coordinator at Discovery Elementary School within Arlington Public School District, on becoming a trailblazer for whole-school transformation.

This episode was full of so much rich content and topics: from the necessity of the green schools’ movement, to diving into the newly released book, Trailblazers for Whole School Sustainability: Case Studies of Educators in Action, to the equity needs of educators and environments, and the leaders who are committed to sustainability for all. Watch to learn about what is possible when educators resolve to blaze a trail to re-imagine K-12 education for a just and sustainable future.

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Doctoral Dissertation

Dr. Reeves’s dissertation won the 2022 AERA Outstanding Dissertation Award in Division H.

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Doctoral Dissertation

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Abstract for “Predictivity of Standards-Based Report Card Models for Standardized Test Scores: A Taxonomic Mixed Methods Study:”

Traditional letter and number grades are inaccurate and harmful to children, while research indicates that standards-based grading is both more accurate and better for all stakeholders. However, despite standards-based report cards (SBRCs) coming in many forms, the best number and arrangement of performance level descriptors (PLDs) remains unexplored by research. This sequential, exploratory, transformative mixed methods study, completed in five stages, was designed to quantitatively analyze the relationships between SBRC models, PLDs, and the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. After conducting a systematic literature review, the author created a new taxonomy to classify SBRCs, and qualitatively applied that taxonomy to existing models as well as data from the study, and then performed quantitative analysis. No practical difference was found between SBRC models regarding their efficacy in predicting SOL-test outcomes. While this indicates various SBRCs may be effectively similar in predicting the outcome of standardized tests, psychological research demonstrating the harmful aspects of ranking children with traditional grades must be considered as a possible way to differentiate between these models.

Defended November 2021. Chair: J. Vince Nix. Committee members: Kelly Brown and Hunter Keeney.

Green School Design

KDR wrote Chapter 13 in this new anthology of cutting edge green school design.

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Green School Design

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From Routledge:

What does it take to prepare students, teachers, and school staff to shape a just and sustainable future? In Trailblazers for Whole School Sustainability, you will meet educators and school leaders who are on the front lines of re-imagining school through the lens of sustainability.

This book features inspiring stories from around the country, from urban and rural schools and districts, that highlight best practices and lessons learned from teachers, administrators, and students as they transformed their school communities for a just and sustainable future. These stories are structured around a practical framework that demonstrates how this work allows schools and districts to work smarter, not harder, by integrating sustainability and systems thinking into leadership; curriculum and instruction; culture and climate; and facilities and operations.

While each school and district’s story in this book is different, the passion that drives each one to embrace sustainability in everything they do, from operations to curriculum, remains the same. Trailblazers for Whole School Sustainability shows what is possible when educators resolve to blaze a trail to re-imagine K-12 education for a just and sustainable future.

VMDO Checks In with KDR

VMDO Architects interviews KDR to discuss post-pandemic school design.

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VMDO Checks In with KDR

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Grappling with COVID-19 has inspired us to reach out to our collaborators to shed light on this moment. We check in with Keith Reeves, Senior Instructional Technology Coordinator at Discovery Elementary School, who shares insightful, passionate feedback on the state of online learning and the future of K12 schools.

Insurrection

KDR’s first book on revolutionized pedagogy and newly conceiving “school”

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Insurrection

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Enough. Private interests, politicians, reformers, and pundits have had their chance, and enough is enough. Teachers have been pushed around and pushed to the edge, and the time for tolerating the failed system of our public education policies is over. It’s time to drag the standardized testing commercial complex out of our schools, kicking and screaming if need be, and take back our schools for our kids. The revolution has already begun.

“…the author’s argument, anecdotes, and passion should be translated to every teacher preparation program in the country.” – M. Sato

We must understand the etiology of the American public school’s seeming inability to meaningfully and holistically teach every child if we are to have any hope of changing that school for the better. We must wrestle with the philosophical, sociological, and psychological roots of our misperception and mistreatment of children in order to change the way we understand our students. We must also understand the history of “reform” in American education in order to avoid repeating failed experiments. Once we do this, we can dismantle the traditional structures of the American Public School deliberately and thoughtfully, and capitalize upon the intense zeitgeist of the movement against corporatized standardized multiple choice testing, in order to truly revolutionize our schools.

“His unwavering focus on the sovereignty of children and ways in which the institutional forces of school deny children’s needs demands the reader’s acknowledgment.” – M. Sato

Over five sequential sections, “Insurrection” addresses educational philosophy, the system of schools, the social issue of misunderstanding children, replacement structures for those that are incompatible with understandings corrected in the first three sections, and a possible manner in which current school employees can lend their efforts to the revolution called for by Sir Ken Robinson in his 2010 TED Talk, which served as the impetus for the work.

  • “This book will change the way you think about education.”
  • “…a masterful and clear view regarding our current educational culture and what needs to happen to fix what is undeniably broken.”
  • “…a must read for anyone and everyone involved in education…”
  • “…the work of a lifetime…”
  • “A seminal work in its field.”
  • “…the very best and most passionate advocate you could ever hope to have.”
  • “Reeves nailed this.”

Paperless Research Writing

How to write and edit with students in the cloud

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Paperless Research Writing

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Utilizing the power of the cloud-based collaborative Google Apps for Education Platform, educators Dawn L. Moulen and Keith David Reeves developed a completely paperless model that scaffolds the academic research paper writing process from beginning to end. Free to implement at any school anywhere and completely digital,  the Moulen-Reeves model is a practical platform for students in middle or high school to methodically organize, draft, and complete research papers of any scope or topic. Their action research demonstrated effectiveness in special education, general, and gifted settings in a variety of schools, and their model has been instructed at colleges and universities throughout the east coast. It’s now in use in classrooms all over the country, and  you, too, can implement this 21st century model

WeAct Radio

KDR goes viral then follows-up in DC

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WeAct Radio

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Thomas Byrd
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Virginia Spatz
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Keith David Reeves

Following the viral video response to Whoopi Goldberg, KDR was invited to speak in his home city of Washington, D.C. on the Education Town Hall with Thomas Byrd, broadcast by We Act Radio from historic Anacostia, as an education revolutionary on the subject of tenure, teacher evaluation, and the future of our public schools.

Click here to open the August 7, 2014 audio archive on MixCloud.

Joining Thomas and Virginia on We Act Radio once again, KDR discussed the need for a fundamental shift in our national educational philosophy to conceive and empower the individual child, including the dismantlement of the standardized testing corporate reform movement.

Click here to open the June 11, 2015 audio archive on MixCloud.

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The Seditionists

KDR and Dr. Rob team up to talk education revolution

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The Seditionists

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Michael Boll
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Rob Furman and Keith Reeves teamed up for several seasons’ worth of a video podcast series called “The Seditionists,” available on YouTube.

The Seditionists appeared on 21clRadio, hosted by Michael Boll, in a broadcast from Denver, Colorado at the 2016 International Society for Technology in Education Conference. Click here to open the broadcast archive.

Huff Post Live

KDR talks Intellectual Property on HuffPost Live

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Huff Post Live

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Verjeana Jacobs
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Peter Jaszi
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Kevin Welner

Having weighed in over the past several years on teacher intellectual property rights, KDR was asked to join a live panel to discuss a proposal by the Prince George’s County (MD) Schools to copyright all student and educator work… regardless of when or with which resources that work is completed. He joined Professor Peter Jaszi of the American University Washington College of Law, Kevin Welner, Director of the National Education Policy Center, and Verjeana Jacobs, President of the PGCPS Board of Education.

(The February 6, 2013 link to Huff Post Live was taken offline.)

NPR

KDR on NPR’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show

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NPR

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Marc Fisher
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Natalie Milman
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Keith David Reeves
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Brian Sivak

KDR was humbled and thrilled to be a guest on the January 19, 2010 edition of The Kojo Nnamdi Show, broadcast from NPR affiliate WAMU at American University in Washington, D.C. He has been a fan of the show for many years, and was privileged to engage in a conversation about instruction and technology in our public schools with Professor Natalie Milman of George Washington University, and Brian Sivak of the DC Public Schools.

Click here to open the January 19, 2010 audio archive.

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Catalyst Quarterly

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Catalyst Quarterly

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With coauthors Rob Winstead of VMDO and Brittney Butler of Iconograph, stemming from collaboration at Greenbuild 2018 that included Tony Hans of CMTA, this journal article highlights the design and operation of one of the most revolutionary and important elementary schools in the world.

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Everything is Music

KDR guest blogs for NAfME

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Everything is Music

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One of the first lessons KDR taught in both his Music in Our Lives and Music Theory classes was to tackle the basic question, “What is music?” Leading up to the national student composition competition and challenging more traditional ideas of what is and isn’t acceptable in student music settings, this blog post challenges music teachers to expand their horizons, and therefore, those of their students.

Click here to open the January 8, 2016 blog post hosted by NAfME.

VSTE Live!

KDR talks with Virginia ed leaders about keeping kids central

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VSTE Live!

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Karen Work Richardson
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Becky Fisher
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Keith David Reeves

As Director At-Large of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, KDR led a discussion with VSTE Executive Director Karen Richardson and Vice Chairperson Becky Fisher on the criticality of keeping students and their learning squarely at the center of everything we do, a subject near and dear to his heart.

Dr. Rob and KDR are “The Seditionists”

KDR and Dr. Rob are “The Seditionists”

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Dr. Rob and KDR are “The Seditionists”

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Rob Furman
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Keith David Reeves

Rob Furman is one of KDR’s nearest and dearest. For several years, they toured major educational conferences, speaking and presenting as the “Don Quixotes” of revolutionary pedagogy and educational policy, and parallel to those adventures they collaborated as co-hosts of “The Seditionists” video podcast.

Here’s Episode 1 of Season 1. View the rest of their episodes here.

Alyssa Moody Instructional Technology Coordinator

Over the years I’ve worked with Dr. Reeves, my initial impressions of his character and abilities have not only been confirmed, but elevated. He routinely proves his dedication not only to the profession of education, but also to each of his students themselves; there has never been an opportunity to discuss or act upon an instructional initiative or educational policy when Keith did not centre the conversation on how students would be impacted. Keith is a fierce advocate for student wellbeing and will always defend their right to a caring and developmentally appropriate education. He is unwavering and laser-focused on holistic instruction for his students; while many educators and leaders say students are at the centre of everything they do, Keith lives and breathes this creed as his moral imperative. I can always rely on Keith to be the student-centered compass for any conversation, and he has become one of my greatest role models as a result. Keith’s skill and deep understanding in educational leadership are unsurpassed, and he is the only person I know who could take over for a school and immediately steer the ship without issue. … His pedagogical acumen is immediately evident, and I have rarely encountered another educator with the breadth of knowledge and finesse Keith possesses for instructional design and authentic, research-based assessment. Keith is a forthright and articulate communicator, honest and true to his values, and deeply empathetic to the needs and wellbeing of those he serves. He makes no decision lightly and has the rare ability to see the short-term and long-term ramifications of any choice with unparalleled clarity and foresight. I truly believe there is nothing Dr. Reeves could not do to make the field of education better for students and staff alike. He is exactly the kind of educational leader I would hope to work for, and any school district who hires him will be better for it. ( excerpt)

Judith Seeber Assistant Principal, Discovery Elementary School

Keith possesses an innovative mindset that challenges the status quo and asks colleagues to think outside the box. This mindset, coupled with focused action, has resulted in positive outcomes for teaching and learning. Keith is a visionary leader. He led Discovery’s implementation of SBA by sharing the philosophy behind SBA and providing professional learning around it to the entire school community. His leadership facilitated positive shifts in teachers, students, and families’ conceptualization of grading practices, rooted in skill mastery of standards. In addition, Keith has demonstrated his visionary leadership by collaborating with colleagues to create the Profile of a Discovery Graduate with grade level mastery projects. This work included innovative concepts of sustainability, social responsibility, design thinking, computer science, and personalized learning. He teamed up with instructional coaches to establish data protocols for monitoring student progress in reading, writing, and math. Keith also worked with colleagues across APS and a myriad of outside stakeholders to launch several sustainability initiatives and secure numerous awards for Discovery, including the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School award. Keith is an action-oriented school leader who has demonstrated skillful leadership. ( excerpt)

Christine Engelen English Teacher

Never have I worked alongside a more passionate, more visionary educator. His appetite for knowledge is astounding, but … what sets Keith apart is his constant desire to find a better way. He never tires of seeking the most efficient way to capitalize on instructional time, and to do so in a way that integrates technology and the very latest in pedagogical research. Keith made sure we never felt that way with a new approach he’d proposed to us. He knew how to break down the instructions, ensure we knew the objective of every step we took, and make it abundantly clear to each of us why this new approach was a more efficient, more engaging way to present the material to our learners and make it stick. Keith makes me want to be a better educator. He raises the bar for our profession. He leads by example and he never shies away from the hard work. He rolls up his sleeves and he dives in, and he inspires others to follow his lead. ( excerpt)

Johnsie Friess Kindergarten Teacher

When Keith joined our staff, his positivity and team-over-self mentality completely took our school to another level. He became the backbone in creating Discovery’s identity, and committed himself wholeheartedly to the good of our school and its culture, which is now well established. Keith is the most available human I’ve ever worked with. … I’ve never once wondered how or when to reach out to Keith, because he’s made it explicitly clear to us that we are his family, his priority, and he will stick with us through any issue, technology related or not. … Over the years, Keith has cultivated relationships with our students and their families in a way I’ve never seen from a coach. He knows students by name, he communicates with families regularly, and is a physical presence in our building. You’ll find him greeting bus riders at the door in the morning, running fire drills, leading grade level homeroom grouping meetings, and teaching lessons in classrooms. … I feel so lucky to have a coworker who I trust completely, learn from regularly, and genuinely enjoy as a teammate. He is the reason that our staff feels so much like family. He is the quintessential leader: leading by example and fostering a team mindset that allows us all to contribute and feel valued. ( excerpt)

Janine Byers Spanish Teacher

What made Mr. Reeves stand out as an exceptional leader was his ability to collaborate with teachers across all academic disciplines. All teachers in the building knew that if they wanted to implement a creative methodology with technology integration, Mr. Reeves could bring it to fruition. What most impressed his peers was that his lessons were always forward-thinking and often involved emerging and creative technologies. He possesses an intuitive ability to know how to suggest technological solutions even when teachers aren’t specifically seeking his assistance. I experienced this firsthand in 2009 when I was frustrated that my Pre-AP Spanish 4 classes failed to master a concept. Through a casual conversation with Mr. Reeves about this problem, he suggested a way to utilize student video projects to help reinforce the standard, increase language usage, incorporate technology, and ultimately improve student mastery. I was truly petrified to step outside of my technological comfort zone, but Mr. Reeves’ patience, focus, and confidence helped me to see that it was a chance I needed to take. In the end, the project proved to be one of my biggest professional successes that improved student mastery by twenty-four percentage points, and was the impetus for me completely changing the way I utilize technology in my classroom. ( excerpt)

Steven Ward Principal, Coleman School

I cannot think of a more supportive, collaborative, and innovative colleague than he was to me. He maintained an “open mind, open door” policy that encouraged all of us to think outside of the box with our instruction and regularly met with those interested in implementing the plans. He was quite helpful when a group of colleagues and I wanted to change our grading policy, as well as when we revamped the biology curriculum. Beyond just suggesting resources as many in his position simply do, Keith invests his time, energy, and talents to making a lesson, unit, or project better than it’s ever been. Keith is a student-focused educator, one that balances a no-nonsense approach with abundant adaptability and flexibility. On a personal note, he’s been a model of inspiration to me for his work both in and out of the classroom. ( excerpt)

Erin Russo Principal, Discovery Elementary School

Mr. Reeves contributes to our school way outside the scope of Technology Coach. Mr. Reeves has a penchant for contributing to school-wide operations. He consistently makes decisions based on what is best for children. He uses this laser focused lens for all he does. Mr. Reeves is a strong instructional leader. He frequently co-teaches with teachers. He has been instrumental in helping staff develop our standards-based instructional program. He has designed and carried out various professional development opportunities, scaffolding for a variety of different teacher learners. He is a reflective leader who consistently wants to improve his skills. Something that sets Mr. Reeves apart from other candidates is that he is eager to be involved in all aspects of leading a school. He is passionate about contributing to a greater cause and is always willing to offer help in any way possible. His superior written communication has earned our school several awards. ( excerpt)

Frances Villagran-Glover Vice President, Northern Virginia Community College

Keith is a highly talented professional educator. His enthusiasm for technology and his passion for student and faculty success stands out as one of his greatest strengths. He is creative, collaborative, resourceful and is committed to finding innovative ways to enhancing the teaching and learning environment. Keith is a wonderful team player and is an asset to any organization he works with. ( excerpt)

Julianne Scopellite Grade 3 Teacher

He puts students and teachers first on a regular basis. With this belief, Dr. Reeves developed online learning protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic, redesigned Standards-Based Assessment, managed home room placements, and worked hand in hand with teachers at our school in implementing research based pedagogy across all grade levels. He embraces opportunities for professional development and is eager to share his knowledge with others through coaching and co-teaching. Throughout his career he has been part of equity, at-risk, IEP, and social emotional learning teams. Dr. Reeves teaches to the whole child and uses these methods to design protocols and strategies for others to do the same. Keith inspires those around him to be the best versions of themselves and lead by example. Currently, our U.S education system is learning more about holistic pedagogy, inclusion, social emotional needs, and diverse teaching strategies. Dr. Reeves is several steps ahead of this, which makes him an ideal school leader. ( excerpt)

Mike Megargee Physics Teacher

I wanted to thank you for the PD activity yesterday. [A colleague] and I were raving about it this morning. This was decidedly the most informative, best run professional activity I have ever taken part in. The presenter respected the level of expertise of the attendees, presented the material clearly and efficiently, and gave the freedom to apply the knowledge without “make-work.” I was able to apply the newfound skills immediately. … Thanks for renewing my faith in the potential of PD activities! ( excerpt)

Kathy Olmsted Instructional Lead Teacher

Mr. Reeves is a talented educator whose multifaceted skill set and leadership style have tremendous impact on culture, climate and student achievement. Mr. Reeves has been instrumental in moving Discovery Elementary forward on numerous fronts; standards-based learning and instruction, our use of technology in the building, our efficacy as coaches and most importantly understanding data and creating a data pipeline that helps all teachers and students. Mr. Reeves is first and foremost a student advocate. Mr. Reeves is a distinguished author, blogger, webmaster, and grant writer. He uses his skills to support student advocacy and improve programs and learning that benefit all students. He improved, trained, and implemented our progress based report card system. He is a team player [and] understands that relationships are key to student success. He knows how to build relationships with both teachers and students. He truly enjoys being around students and participating in the culture of a school. Examples of his relationship building are his daily greeting of both parents and students at the arrival door and his dressing up in costumes to support spirit days. Mr. Reeves would be an asset to any school. ( excerpt)

Justin Roe Head Women's Tennis Coach, Rensselaer Polytechnic

If you search Google Images for the world educator and a picture of Keith Reeves doesn’t come up, an error must have occurred in the search process. In his time at Port Byron, Keith managed to take a music program to a level that many thought wasn’t achievable. He had a way of connecting and challenging students that was unparalleled to other teachers in the district. In a small, conservative town, Keith’s forward thinking and determination was exactly what was needed. ( excerpt)

Karen Work Richardson Executive Director, Virginia Society for Technology in Education

Keith Reeves is a visionary educational leader. He holds the foundational belief that students should always be the primary focus of school decision making and has an in depth understanding of innovative, student centered pedagogy. Keith’s leadership and collaboration skills are clearly demonstrated in his work with [VSTE’s] Board of Directors as he guides them to make decisions that will allow our work to reach more educators and, thus, their students. In particular, he encourages the Board to dream the big dreams and then work towards them. ( excerpt)

Rebecca Nembhard Science Assessment Specialist

To say Keith is a committed educator is an understatement! Be it through his collaborative approach to both educating staff and students on technology within the classroom, technical support for every departments varied levels/needs for instruction on a daily basis, individually manning the helm of professional development for both new and veteran teachers, efficiently and effectively managing the buildings grading system, or advocating for positive educational change at the individual, department, building, school or community level-Keith professionally handles himself with a confidence in his educational practice and respect for each relationship he builds. Keith truly exemplifies teaching and learning, not only as an educator within our district, but as leader within our local community of professionals. ( excerpt)

Rod Carnill Chairperson, Virginia Society for Technology in Education

In my twenty seven years as an educator I have rarely encountered individuals that are as informed and well researched as. Mr. Reeves. His efforts to ensure his professional growth by participating in countless professional learning communities, including face to face, digital and virtual make visible again his collaborative nature and commitment to excellence. It has become evident to me that Mr. reeves has a well renowned knowledge of traditional pedagogy as well as grounded understanding regarding the benefits of emerging educational technology and instructional trends. He has stimulated, nurtured and supported dynamic, engaging, and rigorous learning experiences for both the educators he coaches as well as the students they serve. ( excerpt)

Susanne Besecker Educational Technologist

Keith’s outspoken and passionate voice for authentic assessment makes him one of my favorites in the educational field. His professional position regarding how learning should happen is way ahead of its time and may in fact be the basis for future educational policy. He is an eloquent and engaging speaker who has an incredibly large knowledge base for all things considered instructional technology and pedagogy. ( excerpt)

Tony Hans Vice President, CMTA Engineers

Keith continues to astound. In collaborating with Keith on the cross curricular opportunities of using the design and function of Discovery Elementary as a live, 3D text book, Keith connects the school’s designs with the students in a way that inspires, challenges and engages. It has been a great experience and our team at CMTA Engineers enjoys seeing what Keith will come up with next. ( excerpt)

Tyler Witman Educational Technologist

Whether in the boardroom, in a staff meeting, or in front of a classroom, Keith Reeves continues to lead no matter the situation he’s put in. Never have I met a more passionate and energetic teacher and leader in education. Keith brings not only years worth of experience and knowledge but the drive to put it to use. He is someone I will continue to look up to for inspiration in my own work for years to come. ( excerpt)

Angelique Coulouris National Board Certified Teacher

The cornerstone of each community he serves, Dr. Reeves leads confidently with empathy and understanding of all
community stakeholders. He values transparency and clear communication with staff and families alike. During the
pandemic, Dr. Reeves’s role was thrust into the spotlight as we transitioned to virtual and then hybrid learning. I look back at
this time in my career with pride because of the education and empowerment provided to me as an educator by Dr.
Reeves. He created seamless school-wide systems for online learning and communication, and served as a lifeline for our
school community needing support with technology. He also worked to ensure that the needs of all students were met, be it
those receiving special education services, enrichment, or accessing accommodations. He was a fierce advocate for equitable
access to technology and internet for families, and championed educators during a time of ever-changing policies, all while
ensuring we had access to every tool at his disposal to positively impact student learning. Many educational leaders purport
to be advocates for the communities in which they serve, but Dr. Reeves truly embodies what it means to be an advocate for
every community member. His continued demonstration of service and commitment to fostering relationships is unmatched. ( excerpt)

Heather Hurley Supervisor of Personalized Learning

Keith is a leader who leads by example. He is a gifted, articulate presenter that has a collaborative spirit that makes teachers and students want to implement new ideas. As an educator, Keith sets high standards for his teachers and students. Research, data and best practices are where Keith begins when making any and all decisions about students. He encourages his teachers and students to think critically and creatively and only accepts what is best for students. ( excerpt)

Jennifer Altamirano Special Education Teacher

He has been nothing short of an outstanding colleague and coach. He is a dedicated professional and works tirelessly to ensure that students and staff have the materials and training they need to succeed. My classroom needs are often very different from general education classrooms and every single time I asked him for help, whether it was hardware, software or modifications so that my students had equitable access, Keith was there with answers and support. ( excerpt)

Kim Cherry Special Education Lead Teacher

Keith made our school safe by systematizing our safety procedures. He took this job seriously and it resulted in a solid plan for all emergency and safety situations and drills. He created maps, emergency procedures and ‘go bags’ so our school safety team was prepared for any scenario. It’s hard to think of any aspect at our school that Keith didn’t touch. From class groupings to building spreadsheets, to analysis of SOL scores, he was the person for the job. Above and beyond all the actual tasks he accomplished, he also accomplished becoming the heart of our school. He put our school and staff firmly on his shoulders and cared deeply for every single staff member, student and family. As you know, [2020] was a horrendous year, but Keith managed to hold us together. ( excerpt)

Ron Crouse Former Central Office Administrator

Keith is highly-skilled in consensus building, budget management, curriculum development, evaluation processes, discipline investigations, master scheduling, and analyzing information pertinent to all school processes. Equally, he is committed to social justice, education equity, bilingual education, gifted and talented programming, and raising standardized test scores. ( excerpt)

Susan Cleary Occupational Therapist

To say that Keith is the backbone of our school and staff community is an understatement and does not do justice to how critical he is to the success of our school daily. He possesses superior knowledge and critical thinking skills and is passionate about children’s education and their whole well-being. Keith is incredibly accessible as well. If I email Keith with a question, I almost fear something must have happened to him if I don’t get a response within minutes. If he doesn’t know the answer, he immediately acknowledges your question and will go above and beyond to find a solution … Keith is well known by all staff and everyone feels like he is their best friend who would go to the 10th mile for you because he would! ( excerpt)