Graduated Loveland High School 1948

Ohio University B.S. Ed. Agriculture 1952

Ohio University M.Ed. Social Administration

Eastern Michigan University M.A. Emotionally Disturbed

Michigan State University Ed.D. Special Education Administration

Dr. Reynolds had great expertise in the fields of gifted and special needs children and adults. Beginning as a classroom teacher and moving into administration his career in education would span four decades culminating as a consultant for people with special needs in several states and foreign countries. He was a gifted grant writer and secured grants for these groups totaling over $3,000,000.00.

• Founder of Michigan Special Olympics 1970

• Director of Fourth International Special Olympics 1970-1975

• Established the Michigan Center for Adult Literacy, Central Michigan University 1987

• Established the Central Accelerated Mathematics Program, Gifted Middle School Students, Central Michigan University

• President, Arnold Center Board (rehabilitation center for disabled persons). Midland, Michigan 1991-1992

• Elected to Michigan’s Special Olympics Hall of Fame 1994

• Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Service Award

• Distinguished Professor Award, Central Michigan University 1974, 1975, 1976

• Distinguished Service Award, Michigan Council for Exceptional Children