Originally from New York, Ms. Reilly joined Success Academy as a Teach for America corps member in 2012. At SA Bronx 1, she was a lead kindergarten and third grade teacher. Ms. Reilly later served as an assistant principal at SA Bronx 2 during the 2016-17 school year before eventually transitioning to the role of principal at SA Harlem 6 in 2017.. She believes deeply that children should learn in a joyful school environment where curiosity is encouraged. Ms. Reilly studied communications and political science at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. She later earned a master’s degree in teaching with distinction from the Relay Graduate School of Education. Ms. Reilly enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and reading a good book on the beach.