A speaker, author, and teacher with a compelling message of support and understanding.
Tickets for the 2024 Day of Development go on sale January 1st.
Nominate someone for a Watertown Area Top 4 Under 40!!
Nominate someone for a Watertown, SD Community Builder Award!!
“The first step to helping people is understanding what they are going through.”
Mitch Reed is currently the Superintendent of the Florence School District in Florence, SD. He began his educational career as a high school social studies teacher. He is the author of the book, Cardboard Confessionals, released in 2018.
Since writing his book, Mr. Reed has also delivered his message of support and encouragement as a motivational speaker. He has spoken to various groups such as schools, businesses, health care, agriculture, and the armed forces.
Speaking
An engaging conversationalist, Mitch has spoken to over 100 organizations across the Midwest. Explore the topics he covers, see a list of his former clients, read testimonials from listeners, and contact him to learn more.
Writing
Mitch set out to understand and support students by exploring their answers to several important questions confessed through a cardboard box. Learn more about Mitch’s book and the project that inspired it.
Podcasting
With his friend Jake Kneeland, Mitch sets out to show listeners how to appreciate the little things in life and understand what the people around them are enduring in order to increase everyone’s quality of life.
“Mitch spoke to our firm of top-level Financial Advisors and did an incredible job of story-telling. His message of making a difference is compelling and spurred us to take action! I highly recommend Mitch to anyone who wants a better understanding of how investing time and energy into people can shape the world.”
— Christopher J. Schenkel CLU, CLF, CLTC | Managing Partner at Northwestern Mutual