Ben Felton

As Chief Talent Officer, Ben Felton oversees the District’s work to support and empower its employees through all stages of their careers. He has been especially involved in efforts to build teacher pipelines that ensure students have access to diverse, high-quality educators.

Prior to serving in this role, Ben served in several leadership roles within the Talent Office, including Deputy Chief Talent Officer and the Executive Director of Teacher Recruitment. He began his career as a third-grade teacher on Chicago’s South Side.

Originally from Chicago, Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in education leadership from Harvard University. He is also a 2018 fellow of the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy.