Brigitte Swenson has extensive experience in the education sector, currently serving as Deputy Chief of Options Schools at Chicago Public Schools since August 1998, where previous roles included Principal, Assistant Principal, and English Teacher. Prior to this, Brigitte worked as an English Teacher at Omaha Public Schools from August 1996 to July 1998. Educational qualifications include ongoing studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, a fellowship from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (2014-2015), a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Saint Xavier University (2001-2003), and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Knox College (1991-1995).