Kevin R. Reel has been involved in science education and school leadership for more than 30 years. He has served as the science department head at Thacher School, high school principal at The Westminster Schools, and headmaster at The Colorado Springs School. Mr. Reel is also a LEED-accredited professional for sustainable development and earned the William Pressley Award for research in education for his work in environmental sustainability in schools. In 2004, Mr. Reel was awarded the U.S. Department of Education Presidential Teacher Award. Mr. Reel earned his B.A. in Human Biology and M.S. in Biology from Stanford University.