Dr. Carolyn S. Reedom began her tenure in CCSD in 1970, serving students and families as a teacher, dean of students, high school assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent.
Dr. Reedom was the first female and African-American president of the Nevada Association of School Administrators. She led several initiatives to help secure school funding, receive national recognition and successfully implement school policies.
In addition to Dr. Reedom’s many accomplishments, awards, and honors; she is a National Distinguished Principal selected by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, recipient of the Woman of Achievement Award presented by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and recipient of the Outstanding School Administrator Award presented by The Las Vegas Alliance of Black School Educators.
Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary School opened in 2008.
