Executive Leadership

Frank has managed governmental relations between numerous agencies and federal, state, municipal, and other elected officials. Prior to joining CPS, Frank held several prominent positions with the Cook County Sheriff's Office, where he helped reform the criminal justice system as the director of policy, acted as the Sheriff’s Office spokesperson as the director of communications, and served as a liaison between the agency and elected officials as the director of government affairs.

From 1999 - 2011, Frank led the departments of Policy, Taxpayer Information, and Labor for the Illinois State Comptroller’s Office. He served as liaison between the comptroller and the General Assembly, as well as 85 state agencies, boards and commissions, and was responsible for monitoring the annual financial activity of nearly 6,000 units of local government in the state of Illinois.

Frank holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marquette University.

Clarence has a wealth of successful experience in operations, capital improvements, pre-construction, budgeting, contracting, and project management across the commercial, government, residential and education sectors. As a resourceful and well-rounded construction and real estate development professional, Clarence has formed productive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and has built strong, motivated school and departmental teams.

Clarence holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in construction management with an emphasis in urban and regional planning and facilities management from Michigan State University. He is also a certified construction professional and certified construction auditor.

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.

Prior to this role, Bogdana served as the chief of Network 10, where she led 28 principals and schools to reduce the achievement gaps in growth and attainment in reading and mathematics for Latinx and Black students, English Learners, and students with diverse learning needs. She began her CPS career as a special education teacher at Frederic Chopin Elementary School and was then awarded a principal internship at Walt Disney Magnet Elementary School. In 2008, Bogdana was selected to open the K–8 Disney II Magnet School and then oversaw its expansion to the Disney II Magnet High School in 2012. Under her leadership, Disney II consistently performed in the top 10 percent of all Illinois public elementary schools and achieved the School of Excellence designation from the Illinois State Board of Education. Disney II also received the Breakthrough Schools Grant for its innovative strategy to support personalized learning.

Bogdana is a dynamic educational leader who is committed to achieving the goals set forth in the CPS Five-Year Vision. She holds a master's degree in educational administration from Governors State University and is currently completing her doctorate in educational leadership from Western Illinois University.

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.

Michael is a seasoned public education leader and has previously served as the director of research and performance management at the Academy of Urban School Leadership (AUSL) and the director of student assessment for CPS. Through this work, Michael partnered with district leaders, principals, teachers, and counselors to develop and continuously improve evidence-based products and practices that drive student success.

In addition to his work with CPS, Michael has advised state agencies and k–12 districts across the United States on a range of topics, including community school development, student behavior and discipline, youth mentoring programs, and early college access. Directly prior to returning to CPS, Michael worked on the Pathways to Prosperity initiative at Jobs for the Future, a national nonprofit based in Boston focused on helping connect people to careers.

Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, and a doctorate in education leadership from Harvard University.

Phillip strives to provide equitably distributed, innovative technology solutions that improve the quality of education for our students, reduce administrative burden on our educators, facilitate parent engagement, and eliminate operational inefficiencies.

In the past few years, Phillip has spearheaded the implementation of the GoCPS student application platform, updated student and staff acceptable use policies, and implemented a standard project portfolio management and reporting strategy to ensure that technology implementations are aligned with the district’s Five-Year Vision.

Phillip has 28 years of IT experience spanning public, private, and consulting organizations across the fields of education, finance, and technology. Phillip holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communications from Loyola University of Chicago.

Appointed in 2016, Dr. Fox is a pediatrician with over 30 years of career experience. He attended the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago and trained at Boston Children’s Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania. He has written and lectured extensively on cultural issues and social justice in healthcare, as well as collaborated with Partners in Health and Physicians for Human Rights.

Dr. Fox works to eliminate health-related barriers to learning and encourage better health and educational outcomes for Chicago’s students while considering social determinants of health. He has championed Medicaid enrollment among CPS students by bringing new intensity and resources to our efforts to connect children with medical insurance and high-quality, comprehensive health care that is accessible, coordinated, compassionate, culturally-effective, and continuous.

Dr. Fox holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a doctor of medicine from the University of Chicago. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an alumnus of the Fulbright Program, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Open Society Institute, and Kellogg National Leadership Programs as well as the Institute for Health and Social Justice.

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.

Bing has devoted his career to improving educational opportunities for students in high-need communities, and prior to joining the CPS family, Bing managed state-wide school improvement efforts in the Tennessee and New Jersey Departments of Education. Bing also served as chief external affairs officer for the Washington State Charter Schools Association and for Citizen Schools, where he focused on policy, advocacy, and community engagement efforts.

Bing holds bachelor’s degrees in management information systems, transportation and logistics, and international business from Iowa State University and master’s degrees in business administration from the University of Kansas and in urban education from The Broad Center for Urban Education.

A native of Chicago’s Chatham community, Chip attended Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy and Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School. Chip began his educational career as a CPS teacher at Richard T. Crane Medical Preparatory High School and Hope College Preparatory High School, and then transitioned to serve as an administrator. Chip also managed 36 schools in central Chicago as the chief of schools for Network 6.

Chip holds a master’s degree in music education from VanderCook College of Music and a master’s degree in education from DePaul University. Chip is currently completing a doctorate in educational leadership and administration at National Louis University, where he previously earned a certificate of advanced studies in curriculum and administration.

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.

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.

Matt is committed to the growth and recognition of the Chicago educators working every day to make students’ futures bright, in honor of his own great teachers that inspired him.

Prior to his current role, Matt served as chief operating officer for The Chicago Public Education Fund, a nonprofit that works hand-in-hand with CPS to make Chicago’s public school district the strongest in the country.

Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Rochester, a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University, and is an alumnus of the Broad Center’s Residency Program in Educational Leadership.

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.

Under Jon’s leadership, the Procurement Office launched the Keep Improving District Services (KIDS) initiative—a partnership between CPS schools, departments, and vendors that aims to continuously improve vendor performance through innovative services, elimination of waste, and better philanthropic support.

After nearly 40 years of experience in procurement, operations, and sales leadership in the private sector, Jon moved into education because he believes that a society’s most important responsibility is to educate its citizens. His career experience includes overseeing spend management of over $35 billion, managing supplier relations for more than 25,000 suppliers, and directing a purchasing staff of more than 600 buyers in 20 countries.

Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University and a master of business administration in corporate strategy and finance from the University of Michigan, and is also a certified public accountant in the state of Michigan.

LaTanya’s appointment as chief education officer was a natural transition from her previous role as chief of Teaching and Learning, where she managed all core academic departments and oversaw the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and services for CPS teachers and administrators. Throughout her career, LaTanya has prioritized instructional equity and excellence for every child, challenged the efficacy of traditional education models, and has been a continuous advocate for the modernization of instructional practices throughout the district.

With over 20 years of experience in CPS, LaTanya understands our school communities and knows how to support their academic growth. A proud CPS graduate, LaTanya went on to dedicate her entire career to the children of Chicago by serving as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and network chief.

LaTanya holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Chicago State University and a master’s degree in leadership and administration from Loyola University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Lewis University.

Lenny joined CPS after serving as the controller for Montgomery County, Maryland for ten years. Lenny has also served as audit manager for the United States Government Accountability Office and the chief financial officer for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Additionally, Lenny has experience serving on the Government Finance Officers Association’s Committee on Accounting and Financial Reporting in Maryland. 

Lenny holds a master of business administration from the University of Illinois and is a licensed 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.

Michael was most recently the district's director of media communications and strategy, in which he oversaw engagement with local and national media, and worked with Central Office and school leaders to plan announcements highlighting priority initiatives and student success. Michael also served as the district's press secretary, in which he managed rapid response communications and daily interactions with local media.

Prior to joining CPS, Michael worked as a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., supporting the department's Criminal Division and Civil Rights Division as an appointee in the Obama Administration.

Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational studies from the University of Michigan.

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.

Throughout his career, Arnie has served CPS students, staff, and families in various positions, including as budget director, deputy chief of staff, chief of public policy, a Chicago Board of Education member, and most importantly, a first-grade teacher. Arnie also served on the teams that successfully negotiated several contracts with the Chicago Teachers Union.

Arnie’s current role is a natural extension of his previous responsibilities with the district, which included developing and maintaining the district’s operating budget, planning and executing the Full School Day Outreach Program, and expanding International Baccalaureate programming throughout CPS high schools.

Arnie’s previous roles also include senior strategic advisor for After School Matters and chief operating officer for the Chicago Public Education Fund. He also served as deputy chief of staff for education under previous Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel, where he coordinated the administration’s early childhood through community college education policy.

Arnie holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in education and social policy from Northwestern University.

Over more than two decades, Pedro has built a career spanning operational, educational, and budgetary experience with CPS. Pedro’s current responsibilities are a natural extension of his previous role as chief of school operations, where he ensured the coordination and implementation of all educational departments and network office policies were aligned with district priorities.

The variety of Pedro’s positions with the district has allowed him to interact with many departments and collaborate with educators, business leaders, and community partners who are working together to support CPS schools. Pedro’s career in education is guided by three fundamental practices—ensuring educational equity, cultivating access to opportunities and resources, and promoting positive interventions with all stakeholders. He is a firm believer in parent, teacher, and student advisory councils, as well as educational task forces that provide CPS with valuable analysis and keep the lines of communication open between communities and district leadership.

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.

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.

Prior to this role, Maurice served as a district principal at Edward Tilden Career Community Academy High School, where his focus on college readiness and social-emotional learning was recognized by the University of Chicago’s Consortium on School Research. Before joining CPS, Maurice was a teacher and school leader in Louisiana.

Maurice holds a bachelor’s degree in English education and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Xavier University of Louisiana and a doctorate in public school administration with a concentration in superintendency from Oral Roberts 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.