Michelle N. Pierre
Chicago Board of Education, District 1b, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
Campaign site (votemichellepierre.com)
Running on
Pierre says she is running to strengthen schools through experienced leadership, empower families with real choices and clear information, and ensure policies reflect the needs of every child, not just a few in the right neighborhoods. She describes her campaign as powered by people, not special interests, and rooted in experience, integrity, and understanding of the district's communities.
Background
An education professional with roughly 20 to 30 years in public education, she has been described in local coverage as a former charter network leader and former chief academic officer of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She ran for the District 1B seat in 2024, losing to Jennifer Custer.
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Everyone in this race: Chicago Board of Education, District 1b