LaTanya McDade

Dr. LaTanya McDade
Superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools
Assumed office
July 2021
Appointed byPrince William County School Board
DeputyDr. Carol E. Flenard
Preceded byDr. Steve Walts
Acting CEO of Chicago Public Schools
In office
June 30, 2021 – July 1, 2021
MayorLori Lightfoot
Preceded byJanice K. Jackson
Succeeded byJosé Torres (interim)
Pedro Martinez
Personal details
EducationChicago State University (BA), Loyola University Chicago (MEd), Lewis University (EdD)
AwardsVirginia Region IV Superintendent of the Year (2024)
WebsiteSuperintendent of Schools, Prince William County Public Schools

LaTanya D. McDade (born 1973) is the first African American and first woman to serve as superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. McDade has had a long career in education at Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, Illinois, formerly a teacher, principal, and the Chief Education Officer.