Ms. Jakalya Reed is from Columbus, Georgia and a graduate of Georgia Gwinnett College. What draws Ms. Reed to education is being given the chance to pour into students during the most important years of their lives not just academically, but emotionally too. Amongst MACS High 5 Habits: Kindness, Determination, Integrity, Compassion, & Wonder- Compassion resonates the most with Ms. Reed because it helps her connect with students, families, and coworkers on a deeper level especially during challenging moments.