Speaker. Author. Teacher.

Mitch Reed has been in education for 10 years as high school teacher, college instructor, coach, and administrator, currently serving as the superintendent of the Florence School District. Mitch is currently working on his doctorate for educational leadership.

In an effort to better understand and support his students, Mitch asked a series of questions that students could answer anonymously through a cardboard box. Based on his students’ answers, Mitch wrote the book Cardboard Confessionals to share their stories and inspire others.

After the positive response of his book, Mitch decided to further share messages of inspiration through becoming a motivational speaker and podcaster. He has since spoken to over 100 groups around the Midwest, sharing ideas on relationship-building, success, and gratitude.

In 2019, Mitch was nominated for and received the Act of Excellence award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame