Mr. Reed Says Goodbye to LHS

After many inspiring and valuable years of teaching students about the human mind, Mr. Reed (Social Studies) is saying goodbye to the classroom. Loveland High School’s beloved psychology teacher is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and humorous attitude. 

In college, Mr. Reed knew his passions lay behind psychology, but his love for teaching was not as blunt for him. Before realizing that teaching was the best career option for him, he considered being a therapist. His fascination with how people think, feel, and act led him to learn further about different types of psychology and therapy, something he often incorporates into his lessons as it is one of his favorite concepts of psychology. He loves comparing approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic psychology, and psychoanalysis, making psychology a space for curiosity. 

Even though we don’t get to learn much about him in psychology, Mr. Reed’s favorite psychologist is Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). He admires Ellis’ common-sense-esque approach to helping people challenge beliefs and take control of their emotions, as our thoughts control a lot of our behavior. Mr. Reed said that if he were “an active therapist, he would try most to emulate Albert Ellis.” 

When asked what he will miss most about teaching, Mr. Reed had zero hesitation: “Seeing students finally understand a topic, one that they were struggling to get. And, of course, interacting with my students and communicating with them on a daily basis.” It’s clear that for him, teaching wasn’t just about delivering information; it was about forming connections, challenging students to think critically, and making learning a meaningful and memorable experience.

As for his plans after retirement? He wouldn’t say. Maybe it’s something fun, maybe it’s another career path, or maybe he just wants to keep us guessing. Whatever it is, there’s no doubt he’ll bring the same passion to his next endeavor that he brought to the students.

Mr. Reed’s next-door neighbor and best friend, Mr. Herbert (Social Studies) said he will, “miss being able to mess with him every day.” While Mr. Reed wouldn’t say what his post-retirement plans are, Mr. Herbert speculated a lot of relaxation and possibly moving to California.

Mr. Reed has taught me about the merit of learning psychology. If it were not for him, I wouldn’t truly love the subject and see its value in the way I do now. His enthusiasm for psychology turned a subject I was only mildly interested in into something I genuinely love. From his very distinct and memorable teaching voice to his great humor, he has made every class something to look forward to. While he may be leaving the classroom, the lessons he taught and the impact he made will stick with his students for years to come.