Tennessee’s New Education Chief Says Implementing Policy Is Her Strength and the Governor’s Priority

"I think she will do well here if she will stay above the political fray."


Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds takes her oath of office as Tennessee’s new education commissioner, effective July 1, from Gov. Bill Lee. Beside her are her husband, David, and son Luke. Courtesy of the State of Tennessee

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