Dr. Elizabeth Adelman is a researcher and practitioner working in the field of forced migration and education. Her research explores the intersection of global strategies, national policies and local experiences as they relate to the provision of education to students in fragile and conflict-affected states. Her current work focuses on the experience of and supports for teachers working conflict settings and how they understand their role and responsibilities with regards to the refugee and displaced learners in their classrooms. Elizabeth has over 15 years of experience working in settings throughout Africa, Asia, Latin American and the Middle East. She is a faculty member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.