Background
Reed, Vincent Emory was born on March 1, 1928 in St. Louis. Son of Artie David and Velma Veander (Body) Reed.
Reed, Vincent Emory was born on March 1, 1928 in St. Louis. Son of Artie David and Velma Veander (Body) Reed.
Bachelor of Science in Education, West Virginia State College, 1952. H.L.D., West Virginia State College, 1977. Master of Arts, Howard University, Washington, 1965.
D.P.A. (honorary), Southeastern University, Washington, 1976. Postgraduate, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Georgetown University, 1977.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Strayer College. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Harris-Stowe University, 1983. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Slippery Rock University, 1990.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Düsseldorf.C., 1984.
Football coach, West Virginia State College, 1955; member of staff, District of Columbia Public Schools, since 1962; assistant superintendent secondary schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, 1971-1974; associate superintendent state office, District of Columbia Public Schools, 1974-1975; superintendent schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, 1975-1980; assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, unites states department Education, since 1981.
Director Home Federal Savings and Loan Association. Board directors District of Columbia Goodwill Industries, Washington Young Men’s Christian Association, 12 Neediest Kids. Volunteer worker Southeast Boys' Club, Southeast Youth Football Association Served as 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1953-1955, Korea.
Member National Association Secondary School Principals, American Association School Personnel Administrators, National Association School Security Officers, American Society Business Officials, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Education Association., District of Columbia Parent-Teachers Association, Washington School, Club, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Alpha Psi. Clubs: Pigskin, Kiwanis.
Married Frances Bullitt, September 20, 1952.