Teresa Jacobs (born April 6, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American politician serving since 2018 as the Chair of Orange County Public School Board.

Jacobs was credited with championing new ethics rules for county elected officials, and successfully strengthening local laws to prevent school overcrowding.

[5] Jacobs announced that she planned to run for Mayor of Orange County in 2010.

In the general election on November 2, 2010, Jacobs resoundingly defeated Segal, 68% - 32%, despite being out fund raised 2-1.

[6] Despite Val Demings having been in the race early on, she dropped out leaving Jacobs winning the election unopposed.