Douglas S. Reed is an educator and author of the novels Child of Gilead and Garden's Corner. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Management from Syracuse University and a Master of Science degree in Primary Education from Lehman College.

Formerly a resident of New York City and an elementary school teacher at Public School 62 (Bronx, NY), Douglas S. Reed currently teaches at Elliot Primary School and is the Founder & Head Coach of Team Hurricane Basketball Academy. When away from the classroom and the basketball court, you’ll find the author living quietly and peacefully on the beautiful island of Bermuda with his wife, Lisa and stepchildren Jalen and Mia.