School of Education

Having done most everything in schools from cleaning to leading, Dr. Rema Reynolds is a consummate educator. An Associate Professor in the School of Education’s School Counseling and School Psychology Department, Dr. Reynolds also teaches Global Leadership classes abroad and undergraduate courses at UCLA.

Dr. Reynolds’ research examines issues of parent engagement as they relate to Black families and student achievement, instructional strategies educators employ to honor and incorporate literacies students bring to the classroom, cultural competencies counselors and school counselors acquire through their respective preparatory programs, and the roles of school administrators in community and civic development. Her forthcoming books focus on engaging underrepresented parents in schools and provide practical guides and strategies for parents and school officials.

In addition to working with parents for improved student outcomes, Dr. Reynolds has worked as a consultant for a number of school districts across the country assisting teachers and administrators in taking deliberate action to facilitate civic engagement, understand their communities’ needs, and invite stakeholders to participate in ways meaningful for them and beneficial for students. Dedicated to the development of servant leaders, Dr. Reynolds has also taught and presented at professional conferences throughout the United States and in over 18 countries.