Editorial Advisory Board
The Catalyst Editorial Board is an advisory body drawn from the ranks of public-school parents, teachers, principals, researchers, journalists and members of business, civic, education and community organizations. (Click here for a list of former Editorial Board members)
Ernesto Matias (chair), principal, Wells Community Academy High School
Cecile Carroll (vice chair), co-director and education organizer, Blocks Together
Cate Cahan, education editor, WBEZ
Anthony Cappetta, math teacher, Lindblom Math and Science Academy
Warren Chapman, vice chancellor for external affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago
Brenda Eiland Williford, program and curriculum director, Educare
Rod Estvan, policy director, Access Living
Brian Fabes, chief executive officer, Civic Consulting Alliance
Adelina Flores, Head Start teacher, Albany Park Community Center
Emily Krone, associate director for communications, Consortium on Chicago School Research
Michael Lach, director of STEM Policy and Strategic Initiatives, University of Chicago
Lila Leff, chief partnership development officer, UMOJA Student Development Corporation
Efrain Martinez, assistant principal, Jungman Elementary
Stacy McAuliffe, chief operating officer, Illinois Network of Charter Schools
Josephine Norwood, a parent with children in Pershing Magnet, Cantor Middle and McClellan Special Education schools
Anne Prendergast, Spanish teacher, Westinghouse College Prep
Evan Roberts, teacher, Al Raby High School
Carmen Rodriguez, member, Peterson LSC
Alfred Tatum, associate professor, University of Illinois at Chicago; director, UIC reading clinic
Wanda Taylor, a parent with children in North Lawndale College Prep and Frazier IB Prep
Cheryl Watkins, principal, Pershing West
