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Elizabeth Wallace, Gibbs Smith Education President and Publisher, Dies at 46.Elizabeth Wallace, president and publisher of Gibbs Smith Education, died on May 27 in Mountain Green, Utah, from complications with breast cancer.She was 46.Wallace joined Gibbs Smith Education (GSE) in December 2018 as managing editor and curriculum director, and after serving in a number of high-level roles took the helm of the company in November 2024.As president and publisher, she oversaw all publishing, sales, and operations of the company’s educational textbooks and professional learning services.Among her accomplishments at GSE were the creation of the publisher’s line of Diversity Studies titles, including Movement: Themes in Black & African American History and La Gente: Latin American Studies.She also spearheaded GSE’s partnership with the national nonprofit the Center for Civic Education.“She believed in providing accurate, well-rounded, and multi-perspective narratives,” said GSE in announcing Wallace’s death.“Her goal was to create resources that made the lives and jobs of educators easier while ensuring students learn and appreciate the rich and diverse stories of the past.” Prior to joining GSE, Wallace was an educator who taught AP Language, Creative Writing, and English Language Arts.She worked creatively and collaboratively to provide meaningful experiences for her students by combining outdoor education, humanitarian projects, and engaging curriculum.“Liz was a passionate leader who truly gave her all to her work,” continued the announcement.“She was unwaveringly dedicated, took great interest in supporting her team, and brought creativity and beauty to all that she did.She will be deeply missed by all those at Gibbs Smith and Gibbs Smith Education, but her legacy will live on in everything we create.”