José Torres (educator)
José Torres | |
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| Interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools | |
| In office July 1, 2021 – September 29, 2021 | |
| Mayor | Lori Lightfoot |
| Preceded by | Janice K. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Martinez |
| Superintendent of Elgin Area School District U46 | |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Connie Neale |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Arndt |
| Superintendent of San Ysidro Elementary School District | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1960 La Playita, Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | May 2, 2025 (aged 65) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Spouse | Isabel |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park (M.Ed., Ed.D.) |
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José M. Torres (March 29, 1960 – May 2, 2025) was an American educator who served as the interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools (its superintendent position), superintendent of the Elgin Area School District U46, and superintendent of the San Ysidro Elementary School District. He also served as president of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.