Therese Boyle
Chicago Board of Education, District 9b, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Incumbent.
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Boyle has said her priorities for another term include strengthening special education services, improving mental health supports for students, and using data to evaluate whether district investments are producing results. She has cited the trauma she saw in students while practicing in schools, and says the board role keeps her connected to school communities where she worked.
Background
35-year career in Chicago Public Schools, eight years as a teacher and 27 as a school psychologist, before retiring in 2019. Elected to the board in 2024 and co-chairs the board's Special Education Advisory Committee.
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