Ben Higgins

Ben Higgins, Ed.D. serves as the Director of Analytics & Insights at The Commit Partnership since July 2022. Previously, Ben held positions including Dean and Interim Director at Uplift Education, and Learning Facilitator at Teach For America. Ben has extensive teaching experience in physics at the high school level, with roles at East Side Union High School District and as a High School Physics Teacher for Teach For America. Additionally, Ben has engaged in policy advocacy through fellowships and internships, such as the Policy and Advocacy Fellowship with Leadership for Educational Equity. Academic credentials include a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Southern Methodist University, a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from New York University Abu Dhabi.