Odham is clearly a fan of Reyes whom he refers to as Danny throughout the episode. Highlighting everything from his exceptional teaching skills that engaged 5th-grade students in solving community problems to creating a safe place with high expectations that improved overall student performance. This podcast is for any educator, school administrator, school employee, or anyone for that matter who is interested in learning from a truly humble leader who is the definition of service leadership.

Reyes’ was given the opportunity to introduce himself by discussing who he is and why he loves what he does. His answer gives a glimpse into the unique perspective guests will enjoy throughout the interview.

As the “son of two immigrant parents from Mexico who came to be more do more become more and that's something that is sort of a fixture that continues to burn strong in me,” noted Reyes. He is also the father of three whom he clearly adores and enjoys learning from. And, a rare thing these days, Reyes is married to his high school sweetheart who is also a teacher.

In fact, Reyes lives and breathes education noting that “serving others, growing forward, and providing is really self-fulfilling for me. It really lives out my passion and mission and I love to see my efforts impacting other’s lives for the better.”

Stayed tuned throughout the interview to learn from an amazing leader who transformed one of Chicago’s least performing schools to one of its best performing schools. Other topics on the agenda include how a shooting outside his house changed the course of his life; what made him an effective teacher; how his work focuses on creating that safe and fun space to learn with high expectations that supports increased student performance; and much more.