Kenyatte A. Reid began his tenure as Saint Ann’s Head of School in October 2022, the fourth in the School’s history. As a parent of three Saint Ann’s graduates, Kenyatte has been a joyful, first-hand observer of the heights Saint Ann’s students can reach when inspired by the School’s deeply committed and talented faculty. As a life-long educator whose career began in the classroom, Kenyatte has demonstrated an ability to lead communities of students, teachers, and administrators with wisdom, thoughtfulness, and empathy.
“At the heart of it, we are all here because we believe in our School’s mission: to nurture the wonder of children,” Kenyatte shares. “Every school year is an opportunity to reengage with that mission, and to find the joy and meaning in our purpose as members of this community. This work is best accomplished when we do it together, and I reach out my hand to you in partnership.”
Kenyatte came to Saint Ann’s from the New York City Department of Education, where he served as Executive Director of School Culture and Climate. He began his career as a teacher at Satellite III Middle School 103 (MS 103) in Clinton Hill/Bedford Stuyvesant. As a former student at MS 103, Kenyatte credits the school as the place that ignited his passion for education. He eventually became the Principal of MS 103, before moving on to become the Founding Principal of Eagle Academy of South Queens, where he created a 6th–12th grade public school that served at-risk students.