Elizabeth A. Looney is an accomplished Catholic-school educator and instructional leader whose work spans special education, school leadership, coaching, and higher education. She currently serves as Director of Special Education at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School, where she oversees services for students with IEPs, leads intervention systems, supports teachers, and partners with Boston Public Schools to expand equitable access to high-quality instruction. Over the course of her career, she has served as principal, instructional leader, coach, adjunct professor, and mentor, consistently emphasizing data-informed practice, inclusive classrooms, and strong academic outcomes for diverse learners. Her broader professional contributions include coaching school systems through Boston College’s City Connects initiative, teaching at Providence College, and presenting and publishing on inclusive education and Catholic schooling. Beth holds a bachelor’s degree from Providence College and a master’s degree from the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, along with advanced certificates in leadership, autism spectrum disorder, English learner instruction, and exceptional learners.