Elizabeth Jensen was recently named the new superintendent in Fitzgerald Public Schools.

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WARREN — Throughout her career in education, Elizabeth Jensen has worked in various capacities including classroom teacher, Title I specialist, principal, curriculum director, and director of academic services.

She is now stepping into a new role: Fitzgerald Public Schools superintendent. At the district’s Aug. 11 Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to approve a one-year contract for Jensen. Her first official day was Aug. 12.

“We’re excited. We have a new chapter. Glad to have her stepping right in as the school year starts,” Board President Julia Yokel said. “She’s been phenomenal in her role as director of academic services, building that department and h

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