Phil Kim
No Party Preference
Lifelong educator. Came to California through Teach for America; has led STEM programs across 20+ states and 300+ schools. Master's in Education Policy; pursuing a doctorate. Appointed to the board in August 2024 by Mayor Breed; unanimously elected board president in January 2026. Under his leadership the board adopted a new K–8 math curriculum, set measurable goals for 3rd-grade literacy and 8th-grade math, and dragged SFUSD's fiscal certification from "negative" to "qualified." One of four commissioners who voted to restore algebra to 8th grade — ending a 12-year ban — on a 4–3 vote.