About me
Elizabeth Bennet has worked in career and technical education for close to 25 years. She is a graduate of Tufts University with a C.A.G.S in Urban Justice and Sustainability and a Masters Degree from Rivier College in Nashua in Educational Administration. Elizabeth serves as the Associate Commissioner of College, Career, and Technical Education at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Office for College Career and Technical Education provides oversight, technical assistance, professional development, and data analysis reporting for policies and programs that ensure students graduate college and career ready. Elizabeth’s background includes experience with workforce development and training, grants management, and educational leadership. Her focus has been on equitable access to pathway programs particularly for students from historically underserved groups and communities. Prior to her time at the Department, Elizabeth served as the Director of Grants and Community Relations at Greater Lawrence Technical High School and an administrator at Greater Lowell Technical High School. Elizabeth serves on the Advance CTE Board as Region A Representative. Elizabeth resides in Newburyport with her husband Erik and their daughter Elizabeth.