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Dream School: A Journey to Higher Ed Documentary
The college admission process has become increasingly competitive over the past few decades — especially so in recent years — and ...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Dec 29, 20232 min read


"Mom & Dad: College Isn't for me, and I Don’t Want to Waste Your Money.”
I’m in a Facebook group of parents for my daughter’s college. A mother anonymously posted a message from her child saying she doesn’t...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Oct 17, 20233 min read


7 Reasons Selecting a Career is so Difficult
Selecting a career can be a difficult decision for several reasons. Here are some factors that contribute to the complexity of choosing a...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jun 29, 20233 min read


10 Career Exploration Suggestions to Do This Summer
Exploring careers during the summer can be an exciting and enriching experience. There is a reason the word career "exploration" is used because learning about careers allows you to consider them. Once we can articulate what they do, it helps us to entertain how they might fit into our interests. Summer is a very important time to do just that...explore! Here are 10 suggestions for the best ways to spend your summer learning about different career paths: Research: Start by
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
May 29, 20233 min read


Mental Health and College Dropout
Mental health issues can be a significant contributing factor to college dropout rates, and there is research to support this claim....
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Maritime Careers: Opportunities at Sea!
Do you have a child that loves the ocean? Loves to travel? Loves an active lifestyle? But doesn’t necessarily LOVE formal education? An...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Mar 30, 20233 min read


COVID: The College & Career Challenges
COVID is a topic that has impacted anyone who has a child in high school or a college freshman. The last 2 ½ years, I believe, will prove...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Oct 2, 20223 min read


Midlife “Reflection”, not Crisis
I was having a conversation with a friend this month about midlife individuals, looking for something new. I shared I didn’t like the...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Learning Foundations Guest: The Importance of Career Exploration and Aptitude Testing
Listen to why Reeder Consulting is passionate about being the solution to the question, “What are you going to do with your life?” young...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Jun 4, 20211 min read


The Challenges of Cheating in High School
This is a piece I’ve thought about writing for a while. During my six years of working with young adults daily in 3-hour client...
Dana Reeder, M.Ed.
Feb 2, 20215 min read












