Nancy Reed

Reed has worked for seventeen years for Communities in Schools in various roles, with recognition as the Best of Texas Communities In Schools Executive Director of the Year in 2004. She also has taught nonprofit management as an Adjunct Professor at UTSA, and is involved with the San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Nonprofit Council and the Alamo WorkSource Development Board’s Youth Council.

Communities in Schools-San Antonio’s Mission: To connect schools with community resources in order to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.

Communities In Schools-San Antonio was established in 1985 by a concerned group of citizens and business leaders to address the city's high dropout rate. The founders' vision was to provide a positive environment for at-risk students, insuring their access to all educational opportunities, social services, and support services. By developing positive self-esteem, confidence, and respect, CIS-SA helps to facilitate the ultimate goal of youth graduating from high school and going on to reach their highest potential as successful citizens, contributors to the community, and full participants in a world-class society.

CIS believes every child needs and deserves "Five Basics" to be successful:
•           A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
•           A safe place to learn and grow
•           A marketable skill to use upon graduation
•           A chance to give back to peers and the community
•           A healthy start and a healthy future

Communities In Schools is proud to be a United Way agency. The currently serve more than 7000 students at 56 schools across Bexar County.