About me
Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds, the Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee, brings deep experience in education policy and leadership. She oversees one of the nation’s most ambitious statewide literacy strategies designed to accelerate student learning. Under her charge, Tennessee has become a national leader in implementing teacher trainings aligned with the science of reading, adopting high-quality instructional materials, and expanding tutoring programs. Her efforts prioritize accountability systems that ensure field support and district engagement contribute to measurable student outcomes, with a focus on providing all students access to high-quality instruction and pathways of their choosing.