Taylor Reese Harper, M.Ed., is a passionate educational leader and change agent with over 25 years of experience transforming school and work cultures. She's dedicated over two decades to improving education in Reno, Nevada, and beyond. Taylor's journey began in the elementary classroom, where she taught various grades and subjects. Her passion for creating positive and empowering learning environments led her to leadership roles where she championed systemic change and fought relentlessly for underserved communities.She was the principal of Washoe Inspire Academy and then Innovations High School (Nevada’s first Big Picture Learning School). Her work with adjudicated youth, gang-involved youth and their families, and helping communities navigate through their own understanding and biases is a large part of her heart-work.

Taylor's expertise extends to school transformation, navigating complex systems, human-centered environments and fostering collaboration. She has a proven track record of success in creating and sustaining positive cultures, developing and implementing effective policies and programs, and empowering both students and educators to reach their full potential.

She is dedicated to promoting physical, spiritual, and mental wellness in leadership, incorporating holistic healing modalities into her work.

Whether leading schools, facilitating professional development, or coaching teams, Taylor's unique ability to inspire and motivate shines through. She's a dedicated educator and a catalyst for positive change in the lives of countless students and colleagues.

Taylor has been married to her husband for 27 years. She is a ridiculously proud mother of two BPL Alumni, two dogs, lots of plants and a few chickens! She resides in Reno, Nevada.