Reid attended high school at West Delaware High School in Manchester, Iowa and chose to attend the University of Iowa to major in chemistry. After attaining his Bachelor's degree Reid plans to further his education and become a dentist.

"During my time in the glass facility, I was tasked with basic laboratory practices such as organizing, cleaning, and taking inventory. I was also able to learn basic glassblowing techniques as well as AutoCAD drafting. My favorite part of the semester in the glass facility was seeing how the glass pieces I use in class are made, and how they can be manipulated to perform different functions." - Reid Hogan