Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Sean Harden as President of the Chicago Board of Education, accompanied by a slate of experienced and passionate leaders whose collective expertise will guide Chicago’s public schools toward greater equity and opportunity for all students. Sean Harden, a South Side native and former Deputy CEO of Chicago Public Schools, brings decades of experience in education, workforce development and community revitalization to his new role. Harden’s innovative leadership will drive forward the administration’s vision of equity and opportunity, drawing on his proven record of transformative community engagement and systemic change. Another board appointment includes Norma Rios-Sierra, an accomplished artist, activist and CPS parent, has used her creative talents and leadership skills to unite and empower communities in Logan Square and Hermosa. Her work organizing cultural celebrations and mentoring parents and youth underscores her dedication to inclusivity and community-driven solutions in education. Pastora Emma Lozano, a lifelong advocate for immigrant families and education equity, has spent decades leading transformative initiatives through organizations like Centro Sin Fronteras, will also serve on the Board of Education. A champion for bilingual education and immigrant rights, Lozano’s leadership bridges faith and activism to create lasting change for Chicago’s most vulnerable communities.