Our Team

Dr. Reyes’s personal commitment to his community and dedication to equity in education has formed the basis for the idea behind Butler Academy. His collaboration with community leaders to create a school that serves the needs of Darlington County families has generated the necessary momentum to bring this compelling vision to fruition.

Dr. Reyes earned his first bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehouse College and his second in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech. He went on to graduate from Georgia Tech with a master’s degree and Ph.D. in industrial engineering. After seven years as a math professor at Norfolk State University, he moved to Hartsville in 2011 to become a full-time employee of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM).

As the founding director of the TEACH Foundation’s ALO (Accelerated Learning Opportunities) Program, he developed well-regarded courses in mathematics, science, engineering, and Chinese language instruction for students enrolled at Coker College, Hartsville High School, and GSSM. This work included logistics planning and policy collaboration between each of the institutions, recruiting and managing teachers, student recruitment, and teaching. This program is often cited for its excellence and impact for high-performing students.