New Principal At St. Edward High School

LAKEWOOD, OH — St. Edward High School has a new principal. James E. Reed, III will take on the role in the 2017-2018 school year. Reed has previously served as principal at Cleveland Heights High School, and interim principle at both Shaker Height and Beachwood high schools.

Reed replaces the departing Frank O'Linn, who accepted a position with the Diocese of Cleveland as the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools. In a letter to the St. Edward community, the school principal Jim Kubacki said Reed brings "experience, passion and leadership ability" to the all-boys Catholic school. (Subscribe to the Patch Lakewood newsletter for local news and updates.)

" Our approach to creating a culture of collaboration and creativity in our classrooms is something that he has lead successfully in each of the excellent school communities in which he has served throughout his career," Kubacki said in his letter.

Reed and his family attend Our Lady of Peace Parish in Shaker Height. He and his wife have four adult children, Jack, Colin, Helen, and Patrick.

"With his personable style and breadth of experience, Mr. Reed will embrace myriad opportunities to mentor students and faculty alike and continue to push St. Edward toward excellence in every endeavor," Kubacki said. "He will model both the competence to see and the courage to act – our mission’s call for all of our students and adults alike."

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