Elizabeth Woodcock

Chief Operating Officer at Compass Community Schools

Elizabeth Woodcock has a diverse work experience in the field of education. Elizabeth has held various leadership roles in different organizations, focusing on school operations and program development.

Beginning in 2005, Woodcock worked as a Program Support Manager at the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), where they played a key role in ensuring quality charter schools through accountability and high standards.

In 2008, Woodcock joined the UNO Charter School Network as a Director of Operations for the Southern Campuses. Elizabeth was responsible for overseeing non-academic areas of the schools and working towards providing quality education options for families.

Woodcock then moved on to the SUNY Charter Schools Institute in 2012, where they served as the Director of Charter Schools Information. Their role involved evaluating applications, monitoring school operations, and presenting findings and recommendations regarding charter renewals.

In 2013, Woodcock transitioned to the Achievement School District, where they held two different positions. As the Senior Director of School Operations, they ensured the excellent operational support needed for the ASD and the Achievement Schools cluster. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Strategy & Operations Officer for the Achievement Schools, aiming to achieve academic excellence and neighborhood responsiveness.

Woodcock continued their career in education in 2017 at Leadership Memphis as the Director of Programs. In this role, they prepared and mobilized leaders for community change.

Most recently, in 2019, Woodcock became the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Community Schools, focusing on developing the whole child through academic excellence, character education, and service learning.

Overall, Elizabeth Woodcock has demonstrated a dedication to improving education through their various leadership positions, with a focus on operational effectiveness, program development, and fostering positive change in the community.

Elizabeth Woodcock earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Loyola University Maryland, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Elizabeth later obtained a Master of Education degree in Cultural & Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago, completing their studies from 2007 to 2009.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    January, 2019 - present