Matthew Reed
About
Matthew (Mat) Reed is a Technical Project Special II and the Creating_ Making Lab (CML) Manager, who works with students, faulty, and administration. Mat assists with the management of operations of the Creating_Making and Digital_Making Labs, model shop/research lab with tools, equipment and machinery.
Mat’s top priority is to keep all utilizers of the CML safe, to provide consultation on tool and material use, and help students investigate creative and divergent solutions.
Mat has worked as a public-school art instructor for Norman Public Schools for 14 years. Prior to teaching, he worked in tool and fastener merchandising, and was the visitor services supervisor at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. He holds a B.F.A. in Graphic Arts from The University of Central Oklahoma.
Mat enjoys spending time with his family, learning, traveling, gardening, visiting museums, and listening to all types of music.