Meet Jessica Biggs
Jessica is a former teacher. She was a middle school and high school special education teacher who specialized in reading development.
Jessica is a former school leader. She was a principal in Chicago Public Schools at Burke Elementary School for 6 years where she moved the school from years of probation to good standing.
Jessica is a CPS Parent. Her daughter Claire attends Galileo Scholastic Academy in the Little Italy neighborhood.
Jessica is a community leader. She has been recognized by the Bronzeville Alliance, the Bronzeville Community Action Council, the Southeast Chicago Commission, Metropolitan Family Services and the Mayor of Chicago for her community leadership.
Jessica’s Vision for Chicago’s Schools
Jessica believes that strong communities have strong neighborhood schools and share a responsibility to support each other’s growth. She put this belief into action as a school leader.
Jessica believes that the quality of your local schools should not be determined by your zip code. She believes every child has a right to an excellent education.
Jessica believes that schools should be places where young people feel included and embraced, where learning starts with student agency and offers real-world application, and occurs in 21st century learning environments.
Jessica believes that our city’s magnet, specialty and selective enrollment schools are important options for families and provide spaces for students from across the city to learn with each other. She is committed to ensuring these schools are accessible to families.