LaTanya McDade

Dr. LaTanya McDade is the Superintendent for Prince William County Public Schools, the second-largest division in Virginia serving over 91,000 students. She is the first woman and first African American to serve as Superintendent. With about 17,000 employees and an operating budget of about $1.76 B, PWCS ranks 34th in enrollment in the US and is the most diverse in VA, ranking 10th nationally for diversity. She served as the Chief Education Officer at Chicago Public Schools, overseeing all academic offices, supporting over 340,000 students across 638 schools and ensuring equity and access to high-quality educational opportunities, while managing a $3.4 B budget. With over 25 years of experience, she delivers on the promise of equitable access to excellence in education for every student.