Lizzette Reynolds is the Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee. Prior to joining the State of TN, Lizzette was VP of Policy for the Foundstfor Excellence in Education. Lizzette also served as chief deputy commissioner for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) where she oversaw the day-to day operations of the agency and engaged and collaborated with education stakeholders in the development, implementation and delivery of education programs and initiatives throughout the state of Texas. Under President George W. Bush’s Administration, Lizzette served as special assistant in the Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs under Secretary Rod Paige and as the Region VI representative for Secretary Margaret Spellings. Her career reflects deep experience in education policy development and implementation as well as the “how-to” of legislative work needed to advance education reforms. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Southwestern University.