Steering Committee
The educational landscape is rapidly evolving, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is committed to equipping our students and staff with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the age of AI. To guide this effort, CPS has established an AI Steering Committee, a cross-governing body that meets bi-weekly to ensure a holistic and equitable approach to generative AI across the district. This committee is dedicated to developing a district-wide framework that provides access to AI resources for teachers, students, and central office departments, all while prioritizing data security and responsible implementation.
Name |
Title |
Department |
| Norman Fleming | Chief Information Technology Officer | Information and Technology Services |
| Miroslava Krug | Chief Financial Officer | Finance |
| Mary Beck | Deputy Chief Teaching & Learning | Teaching and Learning |
| Edward Wagner | Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer | Information and Technology Services |
| Kimberly Watson | Chief of Staff to the COO | Chief Operating Office |
| Arba Houlden | Executive Director, IT Business Partnership & Innovation | Information and Technology Services |
| Sree Sundaram | Executive Director, Enterprise Application Services | Information and Technology Services |
| Helena Swanson-Nystrom | Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Digital Learning | Teaching and Learning |
| Kimani Dinga | Director, Information Security | Information and Technology Services |
| Beate Ross | Director, Enterprise Solution Delivery | Information and Technology Services |
| Bryan Forero | Director, Procurement Category Management | Procurement |
| Kara Thorstenson | Director, Digital Learning & Libraries | Teaching and Learning |
| Robert Coonce | Director, Web Services | Information and Technology Services |
| Sarah Siderius | Project Director | Information and Technology Services |
| Shruti Saxena | Program Director | Talent |
| Jessica Wright | Executive Assistant | Information and Technology Services |
| Charlotte Cager | Apple Device Management Team Lead | Information and Technology Services |
| Lorne Rodriguez | Manager, Enterprise Generative AI | Information and Technology Services |