José Torres (educator)

José Torres
Interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools
In office
July 1, 2021  September 29, 2021
MayorLori Lightfoot
Preceded byJanice K. Jackson
Succeeded byPedro Martinez
Superintendent of
Elgin Area School District U46
In office
2008–2014
Preceded byConnie Neale
Succeeded byKenneth Arndt
Superintendent of
San Ysidro Elementary School District
In office
2001–2002
Personal details
Born(1960-03-29)March 29, 1960
La Playita, Santurce, Puerto Rico
DiedMay 2, 2025(2025-05-02) (aged 65)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
SpouseIsabel
Alma materUniversity 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.