Welcome from the Head of School

Mark Reed joined Charlotte Country Day School in July 2009. Under Mr. Reed's leadership, Country Day has enhanced campus safety, developed a multiyear Strategic Plan, increased endowment to $50 million, hosted several public art exhibits, improved athletic fields and campus aesthetics, and established an all-school convocation, Parent Speaker Series, and Science Outreach Program. In fall 2014, he was elected into the Headmasters Association, a highly selective professional organization comprised of the top-100 private school leaders.

He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the following: Teachers Fellowship Institute (TFI), Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Foundation for the Carolinas, and Carolinas HealthCare System. He is a field professor and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Klingenstein Center, Columbia University, as well as the Board of Advisors for Carney, Sandoe & Associates.

Mr. Reed previously served as assistant headmaster at St. John's School, a K–12 coed day school of 1,200 students in Houston, Texas. Mr. Reed's prior roles at St. John's have included teacher, coach, dean of students, and interim director of advancement.

A native of Montana, Mr. Reed received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a master's degree in educational administration/independent school leadership from Columbia University. In addition, while at St. John's he served as trustee of a 35-year-old college-preparatory school serving economically disadvantaged youth in the greater Houston area and as a member of a coalition supporting area nonprofit fine and performing arts organizations.

Mr. Reed was a world class high jumper from 1986–1993, where he competed on the international track and field circuit.