Elizabeth Peet (March 26, 1874 – June 29, 1961) was an American educator of the deaf who taught at Gallaudet University for more than fifty years.

[4] At age sixteen Peet passed the entrance exam for Harvard University but decided to travel with her father as his personal secretary.

[4] Peet taught multiple subjects, including English, Latin, and French, as well as sign language to hearing students and faculty.

[3] Peet also spent time studying at the Sorbonne and was awarded the Certificat apres Examen, Cours speciaux d'Ete in 1932.

[2] In 1928 Peet was named Dean of Women at Gallaudet; she held that position until her retirement in 1951, succeeded by Elizabeth English Benson.