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title: Teach 18 Welcoming Remarks - Jeffrey C. Riley LP
description: Jeffrey C. Riley, Massachusetts' 24th education commissioner, has served teacher, principal, and superintendent, including leading Lawrence Public Schools.
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 VIDEO | TEACH 2018 WELCOMING REMARKS:

# Jeffrey C. Riley, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for Massachusetts

## About Jeffrey C. Riley:

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**Jeffrey C. Riley** was appointed **Massachusetts' 24th commissioner of elementary and secondary education** in early 2018 and began serving as commissioner on April 5, 2018. A Massachusetts native, Mr. Riley's experience spans urban and suburban districts and includes teaching in Baltimore, Md., being principal of Tyngsboro Middle School, and being principal of Boston's Edwards Middle School. In January 2012, Commissioner Riley was appointed superintendent/receiver of the Lawrence Public Schools. During his more than six years there, he led a team that brought major improvements by shifting more resources and autonomy to the school level, expanding the school day, increasing enrichment opportunities, and ensuring all schools had great leaders and teachers.

Commissioner Riley lives in Boston and holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Pomona College in California, a master's degree in counseling from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland and a master's degree in school administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University.

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