Firkins Reed Email & Phone Number

Firkins Reed is a Senior Director of Programs at Institute for Jewish Spirituality. They possess expertise in grant writing, working with adolescents, teaching writing and english, editing, volunteer management and 16 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Though it’s been nearly two decades since I first sat in her “Critical Thinking” class as a high school Urban Scholars student, Firkins' impact on my life persists to this day. Urban Scholars is a college preparatory extra-curricular program run out of the University of Massachusetts-Boston for at-risk, low-income students. When I took her course in 1997, I was merely fulfilling a program requirement. I had no idea that I would discover new ways to understand the world, and myself, by learning how to better extract true meaning from works of literature, and impart bold truth in my own writing. Firkins' passion and persistence that I “go deeper” awakened the reader, the writer, and the leader within me. Her support extended beyond the classroom, and she constantly availed herself to me, and my fellow classmates, as a haven from the challenges of the present, and a resource for the possibilities of the future. I reconnected with Firkins several years ago, and found her right where I expected she would be—still working tirelessly in education and helping urban youth touch their highest potential. I have no doubt whatsoever in Firkins' ability to make an extraordinary impact on students and families. She blends firmness and compassion with a keen ability to explore issues at depth and strive for creative solutions. These qualities, combined with her experience in the education industry and her heart for kids, make her an excellent candidate for any position in education. " and "I worked with Firkins for 4 years on the Natick School Committee. Firkins is an outstanding writer and collaborator on education issues. Her advocacy includes a rare ability to engage with constituents on all sides, in an open, fair, and highly respectful way. She moves important issues forward and stays with them until they are resolved and real progress is achieved. I would be delighted to have her as a colleague again."

Listed skills include Grant Writing, Working With Adolescents, Teaching Writing And English, Editing, and 17 others.