Education Analytics Division Director At NH DOE Nominated To Be Ayotte’s Commissioner

CONCORD, NH — A 15-year veteran of the New Hampshire Department of Education, who has modernized data and improved operations while leading its analytics team, will be nominated as the next education commissioner later this week.

Caitlin Davis of Concord, currently the director of the Education Analytics and Resources division, will be nominated on Thursday at the State Board of Education meeting, according to Gov. Kelly Ayotte. She called her a respected state leader and public servant with a distinguished record of working collaboratively, being transparent, and presenting accountability in the state’s system.

Davis has been a division director for the last eight years.

Ayotte said she would bring “unmatched institutional knowledge, fiscal expertise, and policy depth” to the commissioner role.

“Our state has made incredible strides toward helping every student reach his or her full potential, and today, I am proud to announce Caitlin Davis as my choice to continue this progress as Commissioner of Education,” she said. “Caitlin will ensure New Hampshire schools remain innovative and forward-thinking, support our fantastic teachers and public schools, and strive for the highest standards of academic achievement. Caitlin’s collaborative, data-driven approach will help us continue delivering a best-in-class education for all of New Hampshire’s students.”

Ayotte said Davis had previously been recognized for building bridges between political divides while working closely with the Legislature and educators to develop practical student-centered solutions to the state’s education issues. She believed she was deeply committed to building trust with stakeholders to ensure students had diverse educational pathways and public schools remained strong. Davis also had prioritized partnerships with public schools across the state — ensuring educators and district leaders were heard, supported, and empowered.

Outgoing Commissioner Frank Edelblut, who was not renominated but asked to stay on until the end of the school year, which he agreed to do, said Davis had worked hard and was committed to helping educators understand the department’s operations and procedures while also stressing the importance of quality data to support students.

“She recently oversaw the successful implementation of a new, statewide student information system, and she was instrumental in the adoption of iPlatform, an online data dashboard that highlights student assessment performance, enrollment, attendance, and more,” he said. “Caitlin is a respected peer within the state’s education field and a pivotal member of our leadership team. We are proud to have this nomination from within our own pool of talented professionals.”

Davis said she was honored to be nominated and looked forward to ensuring the department was well-run, transparent, and responsive to the needs of students and schools.

“New Hampshire is stronger when it has a collaborative educational landscape, high-quality public schools, diverse pathways, and commitment to local control — knowing that we’re better when working together,” she said.

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