Dwayne Reed

Mr. Reed is an author, rapper, proud husband, father, and public school teacher in Chicago, IL.

In 2016, he released his viral music video, “Welcome to the 4th Grade,” which garnered millions of views, and catapulted him into an educational spotlight. Reed believes relationships mean everything in education, and that every child, no matter their race or social status, deserves a fair chance at a quality education.

His message to all is one of grace, love, and equity, and his aim is to rehumanize the learning experience for every scholar, everywhere.

Mr. Reed is in love with his wife and junior-high sweetheart, Simone’, and lives happily on the Southside of Chicago.