Jennifer Custer

I will be resuming my office hours again starting Monday, July 7. I want to thank everyone for their patience as my family welcomed our daughter. Please feel free to sign up via the code below, email me, or drop by!

Wishing all students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing spring break. Hoping everyone takes some time to spend with family, and come back rejuvenated for the final stretch of the year!! (And anyone traveling, bring back the warm weather to stay 😎)

Want to thank the board staff for all their hard work in putting together our professional development today. I found today’s discussions and learning relevant, and helpful to the work we do. I look forward to the continued installments with the @NSBAPublicEd

Wishing everyone a very happy Casimir Pulaski day!

Really honored to be here at the boys basketball championships. I don’t want to take sides, but my husband says “Go Lions!”

The best way to honor his legacy is to keep fighting for schools where every student can learn, belong, and thrive. Rest in power.

We mourn the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights giant whose life’s work expanded opportunity for generations of children and families. His belief that every child deserves dignity, equity, and a fair shot must continue to guide our work in public education.

I cannot imagine the pain this family has been through. May her memory be a blessing.

Lo único más poderoso que el odio, es el amor. The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate is Love. @sanbenito #AppleMusicHalftime

“There are no principals that stand alone. Great principals have great teams around them. The right pieces. The right players.” Congrats to Principal Regina Latimer-Lake of @EarleStem for being named Elementary School Principal of the Year by @ilprincipals. Press play and see all the action from this week's surprise celebration! ▶️ bit.ly/46AM2wy

Join the team! Take the Plunge for our students with disabilities! School Challenge | 2026 Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities secure.qgiv.com/event/sc2ppcfs… #OSD

Alex Pretti was murdered. Read his parent’s statement here. We’ll leave it at that. kare11.com/article/news/l…

Thank you to the many dedicated staff in CPS-including Joe Sass. We see you and appreciate you! Stay warm!

FAMILIES: Please be advised there is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW-FRIDAY JANUARY 23-due to cold weather. Please check your emails for resources on warming locations and food services.

My heart breaks for the family of Linda Brown. I wish peace for her family during this difficult time.

I am speechless and saddened today. And Minneapolis and Renee Nicole Good are heavy on my mind and heart. This violence needs to end. For Renee, and everyone else that has been harmed.

A very Merry Christmas to everyone. Hope you have a safe and joyous holiday!

Chicago owes a debt of gratitude to the alders who voted to pass the budget. Between this vote and the CPS budget, leaders have rejected MBJ’s reckless fiscal policies. This budget puts families and future generations first. There is work to be done, but we are moving forward.

As Jewish families mark Hanukkah, the Bondi tragedy and the shooting at a Jewish family’s home in Redlands are stark reminders that antisemitism remains a real and dangerous threat. No family should live in fear because they are Jewish. We must stand firmly against this hate.

Some good news this morning! chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/ice…

We spoke a lot about student safety at our meeting today. As a mom and board member, I am outraged at what is going on in our city. Terrorizing children outside schools is un-American. Every student deserves to feel safe. We must stand up for our kids and on our values #cpsstrong