Elaine Poitras

She is an accomplished Catholic education leader, researcher, and nonprofit executive. Since 2011, she has served as Executive Director of The Innovative Catholic Schools Network in Montvale, New Jersey, where she collaborates in the organization and development of the network and works directly with schools and dioceses to transform Catholic school education for the 21st century, while also leading a research project examining the effects of emergency remote education on K-12 students. The Innovative Catholic Schools Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and supporting the transformation of Catholic school education to create self-sustaining models of faith, excellence, and innovation consistent with the mission and culture of Catholic education. She holds a PhD in School Administration and a Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization in Catholic School Leadership from Boston College, and is affiliated with Phi Delta Kappa, the National Catholic Educational Association, Chief Administrators of Catholic Education, and the Sisters of Holy Cross. Her career reflects a deep commitment to educational innovation, faith-based leadership, and strengthening Catholic schools for future generations.