Bethel has been teaching at Eliot since 1997. From 2003-2010, Mrs. Lira was elected president of the teacher's union and rejoined the Eliot Arts Magnet Team in 2010. She received a B.A. in History and a Master's degree in Teaching History. When Mrs. Lira is not teaching, she can be found reading, hiking, running, or enjoying cooking shows.

Her favorite art form is theatre.

Ms. Bethel Lira loves teaching at Eliot Arts Magnet and always feels supported by her colleagues.