Michael J. Reed

Dr. Michael J. Reed has served as the eighth President of Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special mission campus of Penn State and national leader in applied technology education, since July 1, 2022. A native of Glenshaw (Pittsburgh suburb), he is one of 10 siblings and a first-generation college student.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Drexel University
• Master of Education in Counseling and Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania
• Post-Master Certificate in School Administration from Penn State

Dr. Reed's professional expertise centers on educational leadership and institutional administration across both higher education and K-12 settings. His career demonstrates sustained focus on academic program delivery, student success initiatives for diverse populations (including at-risk youth and first-generation students), and strategic development of educational pathways. This encompasses secondary education leadership roles and comprehensive oversight of collegiate academic affairs.

Prior to the presidency, he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Penn College, directing over 100 academic programs and managing 600+ employees in Academic Affairs. His K-12 experience includes head principal roles at Williamsport Area High School and Harrisburg's SciTech Campus (an honors-level college preparatory program), plus leadership at the William Penn Alternative School serving high-risk students.

Community engagement includes service on the PA Interscholastic Esports Associates Academic Advisory Board, Salvation Army of Williamsport Advisory Board, and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.