Ellen Rosenfeld
Member
District 4B
Ellen Rosenfeld is a lifelong advocate for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) who leads by combining her experiences as a CPS parent, teacher and community leader to drive positive change. She began her career as a 3rd-grade teacher at Dulles and Hartigan Elementary Schools. She served as the Chairwoman of the Local School Council at Bell Elementary School, and was later appointed to the district-wide Local School Council Advisory Board. She worked for Chicago Public Schools as a Family and Community Engagement Specialist, empowering parents and supporting families across the district. Rosenfeld also served on the board of The Common Pantry in the Northcenter neighborhood.
Born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, Rosenfeld is a longtime resident of Chicago. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University and a Master of Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rosenfeld has been married to her husband Paul for 30 years and is the proud mother of three CPS alumni and one current CPS student.
On November 5, 2024, Rosenfeld made history by winning the District 4 seat on Chicago's first hybrid school board. Her passion for ensuring every child receives a safe, rigorous, and equitable education guides her commitment to improving student outcomes and strengthening CPS schools across the city.
