César Torruella
Executive Director of Arts Education at Chicago Public Schools
- Role
- Executive Director of Arts Education at Chicago Public Schools
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About César Torruella
As Executive Director of Arts Education at Chicago Public Schools, I lead the…
Experience
Executive Director of Arts Education
Aug 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
As the Executive Director of Arts Education for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the third-largest school district in the United States, I lead a comprehensive and transformative arts education strategy impacting over students across 600+ schools. My role encompasses strategic planning, policy advocacy, and operational oversight, with a focus on equity, access, and excellence in arts education.• Strategic Leadership: Developing the CPS\'s city-wide Arts Education Plan 2.0: Cultivating Creativity, increasing arts programming and access, particularly in under-resourced schools.• Policy & Philanthropic Advocacy: Secure partnerships with cultural institutions, government leaders, and philanthropy resulting in increased funding and resources for sustainable arts education.• Organizational Management: Oversee a department of 20+ professionals, managing a multimillion-dollar budget, securing grants, and building collaborative, high-functioning teams. Under my leadership, the department has established innovative professional development programs and sustainable structures for arts educators.• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Led initiatives to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion within the arts education sector, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have access to high-quality arts education. My work includes addressing systemic barriers, developing culturally responsive curricula, and expanding opportunities for historically marginalized communities.• Stakeholder Engagement & Public Relations: Serve as the primary spokesperson for CPS Arts Education, engaging with media, stakeholders, and the public to advocate for the importance of arts in education. My role includes frequent public speaking, media relations, and leading stakeholder engagement sessions that have shaped the future of arts education in Chicago.• National Influence: Collaborate with leaders in other major cities to share best practices and influence national arts policy.
Education
Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
Center for Effective Government Executive Leadership Seminar Series
University of Houston
Principal Certification, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, General
2008 — 2013
University of Houston
Master's degree, Music
2013 — 2015
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