Lizbeth graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2013, where she majored in Political Science. While at Holy Cross, Lizbeth had the opportunity to study abroad in Bologna, Italy for a year. After her undergraduate studies, Ms. Perez served in a variety of special education roles across central Massachusetts. In 2015, Lizbeth began teaching at Boston Collegiate Charter School, where she co-taught Reading, Writing and History classes. She graduated with her Master’s degree in Special Education from Lesley University in 2016. In 2017, she transitioned to Boston Public Schools, where she worked as a 7th and 8th grade Learning Specialist at the Gardner Pilot Academy in Allston. At the Gardner, Lizbeth worked in a full inclusion setting,  supporting students with high incidence moderate disabilities. Lizbeth holds Massachusetts teaching licenses in Special Education, English and English as a Second Language.