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, launched their 1:1 Technology Program, developed a multiyear Strategic Plan, increased endowment to $58 million, and established an all-school convocation, Parent Speaker Series, and Summer 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. Most recently, Mr. Reed was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Lees-McRae College.

Mr. Reed currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the following organizations: Teachers Fellowship Institute (TFI), Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Foundation for the Carolinas, The Good Fellows Club, and Atrium Health 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 recently served on the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Advisory Council.

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, a master’s degree in educational administration/independent school leadership from Columbia University, and an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Lees-McRae College. Mr. Reed was a world class high jumper from 1986–1993, where he competed on the international track and field circuit.