Anusha Thotakura is willing to ask hard, direct questions of her fellow board members and district officials. To her colleagues on the board: "Do you believe our schools need more funding?" To central office staff: I've requested documents, and they just don't give it to me. What can I do?
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. supported Anusha Thotakura in her unsuccessful campaign to represent school board District 6. Later, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed her to serve as the board member for District 6A. (Photo courtesy Anusha for CPS Instagram.)
