Jessica Kertz currently serves as assistant principal at Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy, a P-8th grade dual language school in the Chicago Public Schools system. Her leadership includes experience in international, charter, and traditional public schools. 

Early in her career, Jessica taught English at a public, dual language high school in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain. This experience inspired a deep interest in comparative education policy and strengthened her understanding of instructional practices that support learning across a range of language groups.  Upon returning to Chicago, she served as a charter high school educator, piloted a college-readiness program for low-income students, and began an administrative career. Jessica combines her passion for social justice with adult learning and professional development. She has a B.A. in International Relations and Spanish from Bucknell University, a M.A.T. from National Louis University, and a M.Ed. in Education Leadership from Columbia University (NY).