Marilou Rebolledo

Cahn Fellow 2019

Principal, Andrew Jackson Elementary Language Academy

Chicago, Illinois

Marilou Rebolledo was raised on the island of Guam and moved to Chicago where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Marilou wanted to further her learning in education and received her Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Governor's State University and also became a National Board Certified Teacher. From these experiences, she found her strengths as a teacher leader developing a strong, rigorous program for early learners, participating in various school committees, and school-wide workshops. In 2010, Marilou transitioned into a school-wide role and became the Assistant Principal co-leading the academic and social-emotional success of all students as well as increasing family engagement school-wide. Being in these different capacities was a catalyst to go further in her career. In 2013 she became a Cahn Ally and an Emerging Leader through the New Leaders Chicago program. Marilou's passion for school leadership inspired her to seek her Doctorate of Education in Administration and Supervision at Loyola University Chicago. Marilou is currently the principal of the Chicago World Language Academy, formerly named Andrew Jackson Language Academy where her career began over twenty-five years ago. Marilou lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.

In 2022, the Illinois State Board of Education's Official Summative Designation for Chicago World Language Academy is: EXEMPLARY.