Biography
Reed Elkinton
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Department
5th Grade, LS Classroom Teacher
Location
Lower School
Title(s)
5th Grade Teacher
School Email
Education
Degree(s)
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Worcester State University
M.Ed., ESL Education, University of Massachusetts
B.A., Music, Reed College
M.Ed., ESL Education, University of Massachusetts
B.A., Music, Reed College
Other Information
Employed Since
2026
Biography
Reed joins Alta Vista School after four years of teaching 5th Grade Humanities at Trevor Day School in New York City. Previously, he worked at international schools in Mexico and Taiwan. Reed infuses his teaching with the experience of living and teaching in diverse cultural and linguistic contexts. He is committed to helping every child reach their potential and discover a love of reading.
In his spare time, Reed loves learning languages, playing piano, singing, skiing, and playing board games.