Executive Leadership

Prior to this role, she served as Chief Schools Officer and was responsible for managing Chicago's 17 school networks and the Independent Schools Principals (ISP) Network by ensuring principal quality and strong school performance across the District. She began her CPS career as a special education teacher at Frederic Chopin Elementary School and was also selected to open the K–8 Disney II Magnet School in 2008 and oversee its 9-12 grade expansion in 2012. Under her leadership, Disney II consistently performed in the top 10 percent of all Illinois public elementary schools and in 2012 achieved the School of Excellence designation from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bogdana holds a bachelor of science in special education from South-West University in Bulgaria, a master's degree in educational administration from Governors State University, and is currently completing her doctorate in educational leadership from Western Illinois University.

Most recently, Sherly served as the Deputy Chief of the Office of Teaching and Learning where she focused on advancing the district’s commitment to academic progress through major initiatives such as the Curriculum Equity Initiative. Prior to her role as Deputy Chief, Sherly served as the principal for William P. Nixon Elementary School and spent her tenure building trust throughout her school community while developing a shared instructional vision, strengthening community relations and activities, and improving the school’s operational functioning. As a principal, Sherly also was a member of multiple district leadership committees, including the Principal Advisory Council, SQRP Steering Committee, Instructional Equity Working Group, and Leadership Framework Working Group. 

Sherly was a teacher at National Teachers Academy where she was recognized for her leadership with the Madeleine Maraldi Award for Teacher Leader Excellence. Sherly holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University in psychology and cultural social anthropology, a master’s degree in teaching from National Louis University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Under Jadine’s leadership, the CPS Office of Safety and Security helps district schools plan and implement proactive practices to encourage calmer school climates and positive student behaviors. These efforts ultimately result in significantly fewer incidents of misconduct, out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, and police notifications.

Prior to joining CPS, Jadine worked for the Chicago Housing Authority, where she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the agency’s operations, including safety and security, for over 18,000 traditional public housing units across the city.

Jadine holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and a master of business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Born into a family of public school educators, Kaitlyn joined CPS from the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), where she served as the deputy chief of labor management and employee relations. While at DCPS, Kaitlyn was the agency’s lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements with teachers, related service providers, and administrators and served in a leadership role on the 2017 bargaining team that finalized a labor contract with the Washington Teachers’ Union following a historic five-year period without an agreement. Kaitlyn also served as attorney-advisor with the DC Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, representing DC education agencies in labor and employment law.

Kaitlyn holds a bachelor’s degree in history and government from the College of William & Mary and a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

She began her career in education with CPS as a special education teacher and a case manager at Air Force Academy High School and George Washington Carver Military Academy High School. Dr. Jones also served as director of special services in the South Holland School District #151, where she liaised between educators and community partners and was recognized as a skilled communicator with a remarkable ability to envision and encourage meaningful student growth.

Dr. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in special education from Lewis University, as well as a doctorate in leadership in educational administration from Capella University.

Jorge first directed the Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) in 2016 and spearheaded the district’s mission to improve English proficiency among English Learners while celebrating multiple languages and cultures in all schools. Additionally, Jorge helped CPS expand dual language programming and raised the number of schools meeting state standards for English Learners by 25 percent. Jorge hopes to build on his previous momentum and expand the district's Seal of Biliteracy program and world language opportunities across the city.

Prior to rejoining OLCE, Jorge served as the CPS chief administrative officer, where he led key district initiatives involving transportation, safety and security, diversity, and the School Support Center. He also served as principal of Galileo Scholastic Academy, where his staff and students consistently placed on the Illinois Honor Roll during his tenure.

Jorge holds a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and a master’s degree from Saint Xavier University. Jorge also holds a principal endorsement from Lewis University and superintendent endorsement from Concordia University.

Prior to joining the district, Miroslava held senior leadership positions with Benedictine University and Roosevelt University overseeing finances, human resources, facilities management and information technology. Before working in education, Miroslava was CFO of the Chicago Housing Authority during the largest and most ambitious public housing redevelopment effort in the country and spent ten years with United Airlines in multiple international finance roles. Miroslava was named a Business Leader of Color by Chicago United in 2013.

Miroslava earned a master of business administration from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Universidad de Panama. Miroslava is also a certified public accountant.

The department provides highly skilled legal services in eight practice areas to support the district’s vision, mission, values and goals: federal and state litigation, including property tax challenges and workers compensation; labor relations and related litigation; vendor contracts and other transactions; employee discipline and dismissal; school law matters including school actions and administration, student issues including enrollment, discipline, due process, and privacy and local school council relations; internal employee administrative hearing procedures; ethics issues including ethics code compliance; and records retention and destruction.

Joe brings a wealth of legal experience and a gift for diplomacy and relationship-building to his role. Joe has practiced law for more than 30 years, including serving as the district’s deputy general counsel and labor relations officer. In these roles, Joe helped improve our district’s employment policies and created a collaborative environment where teachers and administrators work together to help all students achieve their full potential.

Throughout his career, Joe has also held senior legal positions with the Chicago Housing Authority, the City Colleges of Chicago, and the firm Erbacci, Cerone & Moriarty, Ltd.

Joe holds a bachelor’s degree from the American University and a Juris Doctor degree from the John Marshall Law School.

Prior to joining CPS, Camie spent 10 years as vice president and Title IX coordinator at the University of Phoenix, where she worked to eliminate gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence from all school programs and activities. Camie has also worked as a legal consultant and founded her own mediation firm to work with families in resolving disputes.

As a native of Pennsylvania, Camie attended the Philadelphia public school system and was the first in her family to attend college. Camie earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

This role is a natural transition from her previous position as Deputy Chief of Elementary Schools, where she focused on supporting network chiefs and principals to assist schools in attaining their achievement goals. A proud CPS graduate and parent, she has also served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, deputy chief, and the Chief of Network 9 in her 30-year career with the District. As a principal, her school consistently showed strong academic growth through her focus on community partnerships and social-emotional learning.

Felicia completed her undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University and holds a master's degree in educational administration from Chicago State University. Additionally, she received her superintendent license and training at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Wally has also served the district as a debt manager and assistant treasurer. Prior to joining CPS, Wally held corporate sector leadership positions in the municipal banking and brokerage industry, where he worked with clients, like CPS, to facilitate their borrowing and banking needs throughout the state of Illinois and the Midwest.

Wally holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Bryan’s wide range of professional experience in early childhood education began in the classroom as an early childhood teacher. He has also managed the operations and programs for Head Start and state pre-k programs at Gads Hill Center, developed state-wide early childhood policy as the preschool expansion policy director for the Illinois Governor’s Office, and led early learning programs at Illinois Action for Children. Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Kenyon College and a master’s degree in English Literature from Pennsylvania State University.

Heather began her 20-year career in education as a high school teacher, and then joined CPS in 2002. Prior to becoming budget director, Heather served as the executive director of the CPS Grants Office, which she continues to oversee in her current role. 

In addition to her work with grants, Heather has successfully led several complex, cross-functional strategic projects for the district, and her previous CPS roles include deputy chief of staff, director of special projects, and business services manager.

Heather holds a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education from Ball State University and a master of arts from Elmhurst College.