“Schools are not just places of learning; They are centers of community wellness and human potential.”
Leadership Beliefs
Dr. Reed’s professional beliefs directly align with Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools objectives of improving population health and fostering sustainable, resilient school environments. She believes:
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Schools must integrate physical, mental, and social-emotional wellness into their daily rhythm to ensure learning and growth for all.
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Policies and practices should remove barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized populations, ensuring that every child and staff member has equal opportunity to thrive.
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Sustainable change happens when education collaborates with healthcare systems, public agencies, and communities to deliver comprehensive supports.
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By embedding social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices, leaders nurture safe, supportive, and thriving campuses.
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Dr. Reed uses continuous assessment to identify strengths and needs—applying evidence-based strategies that align with the Thriving Schools Integrated Assessment and continuous-improvement model.
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She empowers teams, families, and students as co-designers of solutions that uplift the whole community, reflecting a “leadership with” rather than “leadership over” philosophy.
Dr. Reed believes leadership is not about hierarchy but humanity, bringing people together to co-create change. Her philosophy is rooted in :
Whole-Child and Whole-Staff Wellness – Recognizing that academic success and health are inseparable.
Equity by Design – Building systems that dismantle barriers and expand opportunity.
Data-Informed Compassion – Using evidence and empathy to guide decision-making.
Collaborative Leadership – Empowering families, educators, and students as partners in transformation.
Sustainability and Belonging – Embedding wellness and inclusion into every aspect of organizational culture.
Purpose & Impact
Dr. Reed’s leadership is guided by a simple but profound belief:
Schools are not just places of learning; they are centers of community wellness and human potential.
As Assistant Director of Student & Family Services for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, she oversees initiatives that directly mirror Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools mission, advancing population health and whole-child well-being through education. Her work includes district-wide leadership of:
Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Initiatives
Family Resource Centers and Community Schools
Foster Youth and Homeless Services
Mental Health, Restorative Practices, and PBIS Integration
By aligning educational, health, and community systems, Dr. Reed designs sustainable solutions that uplift both students and staff—fostering school environments where people can learn well, work well, and live well.