DeShanna Reed

Dr. DeShanna Reed is a tenured educator and campus administrator with experience at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels. She is the owner of D. Reed Coaching, Consulting & Advocacy, LLC, an educational research and consulting firm focused on equipping educators and leaders, evaluating systems and practices, and empowering school communities to facilitate accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environments using practical research-based, data-driven strategies for SEL integration with academic content at all levels.

Dr. Reed earned her Doctorate in Professional Studies with focus in Special Populations from the University of Houston Main Campus and has several articles featured in peer-reviewed journals. In February of 2023, she released her first book, The UDL for SEL: A research-based, practical guide for improving planning, instructional, and assessment practices for whole-student and whole-educator success, which is based on her research of current middle school educators and leaders.

When she is not researching and writing, she is highly active in the greater Houston community, particularly with organizations that serve individuals with disabilities and their families and those focused on advocacy for public education. Dr. Reed lives in the Cypress area and is the mother of four children; one graduate of Cypress Falls, two entering their sophomore year at Cypress Falls, and one living out-of-state.