Tiffany Perkinz

Tiffany Perkinz earned a bachelor's degree in language arts education, a master's degree in English, and a master's degree in education from Lamar University. Her career experience includes serving as an English teacher, an assistant director of study abroad, and the owner of Perkinz with a Z Education.[1]

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Campaign websitesPerkinz's campaign website stated the following:Academic FreedomThe right to learn. The right to teach. Without fear.Academic freedom protects students’ right to learn and teachers’ right to teach without political interference. When politics enters the classroom, learning suffers.Academic freedom is the foundation of strong public education. It allows students to think critically, ask questions, and engage honestly with the world. It allows teachers to do the jobs they were trained to do: teach rigorous, state-approved curriculum with professionalism and integrity.Right now, that freedom is under attack in Texas.Classrooms are being turned into political battlegrounds. Teachers are being surveilled, second-guessed, and punished for teaching approved standards. Students are being denied access to literature, history, and science because adults are afraid of ideas.This is not education. This is censorship.What Academic Freedom MeansAcademic freedom means:Students have the right to learn honest history, inclusive literature, and evidence-based scienceTeachers have the right to teach state-approved curriculum without fear of retaliationCurriculum decisions are guided by educators and experts, not political pressureClassrooms are spaces for learning, not ideological enforcementEducation prepares students for the real world, not a sanitized version of itAcademic freedom is not about pushing an agenda.It is about protecting truth, professionalism, and intellectual growth.Why This MattersWhen academic freedom is taken away, real harm follows.Students lose access to books that help them think and grow.They are shielded from history instead of learning from it.They are taught to avoid questions instead of asking them.Teachers stop taking risks.They stop trusting their training.They leave the profession altogether.Families lose confidence that schools are preparing their children for college, careers, and citizenship.A system built on fear cannot produce confident learners.The Problem We Face TodayAcross Texas, political extremism is being used to rewrite curriculum, weaken standards, and intimidate educators.Books are challenged not because they are inaccurate, but because they are uncomfortable.History is questioned not because it is wrong, but because it is honest.Science is undermined not because it lacks evidence, but because it conflicts with ideology.Public education cannot serve students when it is hijacked by culture-war politics.My CommitmentAs a former public school teacher, private school educator, and the owner of a tutoring and teaching business, I understand how damaging political interference is to classrooms.On the State Board of Education, I will fight to:Defend teachers from retaliation for teaching approved curriculumProtect students’ access to honest, rigorous academic contentEnsure the TEKS are inclusive, accurate, and grounded in evidenceReject censorship disguised as “parental rights” when it undermines learningKeep political and religious indoctrination out of public schoolsI trust teachers as content-area experts.I trust students to engage with complex ideas.And I trust families to want schools that prepare their children for the real world.This Is Bigger Than PoliticsAcademic freedom is not a partisan issue.It is an education issue.It is a community issue.It is a future issue.When we protect academic freedom, we protect:Intellectual honestyTeacher professionalismStudent opportunityPublic trust in educationI am running to ensure Texas classrooms remain places of learning, not fear.Stand With UsIf you believe students deserve the truth, teachers deserve respect, and classrooms deserve freedom from political interference, I invite you to stand with us.Teacher SupportRespect the profession. Trust the experts. Protect those who teach.Teachers are the backbone of our public education system. When they are supported and trusted, students thrive. When they are silenced, attacked, or driven out, everyone pays the price.Texas is losing educators at an alarming rate. Not because teachers don’t care, but because they no longer feel respected, protected, or heard.This must change.Teachers Are ProfessionalsTeachers are not political operatives.They are trained professionals with deep knowledge of their subject areas, their students, and effective instruction.Teacher support means:Trusting educators as content-area expertsRespecting professional judgment in the classroomAllowing teachers to teach approved curriculum without fearTreating educators with dignity, not suspicionWhen teachers are trusted, classrooms become places of growth instead of fear.The Reality Teachers Are FacingAcross Texas, teachers are being:Targeted for teaching state-approved materialsAccused of ideological agendas they do not havePressured to self-censor out of fearAsked to navigate constantly shifting political demandsMany are exhausted.Not from teaching.From defending their right to teach.No profession can function under constant threat.Why Teacher Support MattersWhen teachers are unsupported, students feel it immediately.Teacher shortages grow.Class sizes increase.Course offerings shrink.Burnout replaces innovation.Students lose stability, mentorship, and opportunity.Supporting teachers is not optional. It is essential to student success.My Commitment to TeachersAs a former public school teacher, private school educator, and the owner of a tutoring and teaching business, I know what it takes to teach well and how deeply political interference harms classrooms.On the State Board of Education, I will:Defend educators from retaliation for teaching approved curriculumAdvocate for teacher autonomy and professional respectSupport clear, stable academic standards so teachers can plan and teach confidentlyOppose policies that encourage harassment or surveillance of educatorsElevate teacher voices in curriculum and policy decisionsI believe teachers should be partners in education policy, not targets of it.Teachers Deserve to Be HeardTeachers are leaving not because they lack passion, but because they lack support.They want:Clear expectationsProfessional trustSafe classroomsThe freedom to teach honestlyWhen we listen to teachers, we strengthen schools.This Is About Our FutureTeacher support is not a partisan issue.It is a student issue.It is a community issue.It is a future issue.If we want strong schools, we must stand with the people who make them strong.I am running to ensure teachers are respected, protected, and empowered to do what they do best: teach.Stand With Our TeachersIf you believe teachers deserve trust, protection, and respect, I invite you to stand with us.Curriculum and TEAHonest education. Public accountability. Schools that serve students, not political agendas.What is happening in Texas classrooms right now is not accidental.It is the result of deliberate policy choices that weaken public education, restrict learning, and place political ideology ahead of students.The Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education play a powerful role in shaping curriculum, guidance, and accountability. When that power is used responsibly, students thrive. When it is used to advance political agendas, public education becomes vulnerable.That is where we are today.The Truth About “School Choice” and VouchersTexas leaders are promoting so-called “school choice” vouchers as a way to give families more options. What they are not being honest about is how these programs actually work.Voucher programs are funded by taxpayer dollars that are redirected away from public schools. That means:Public schools lose funding even though they still serve the majority of studentsRural and underfunded districts are hit hardestPrivate schools are not required to accept all studentsStudents with disabilities, language needs, or behavioral supports are often excludedThere is little transparency or accountability for how public money is usedThis is not choice for most families.It is defunding public education and leaving schools more vulnerable, understaffed, and unsupported.Public schools are being asked to do more with less, while private institutions receive public money without public responsibility.That is not equity.That is not accountability.And it is not honest.Ideological Indoctrination Has No Place in Our SchoolsAt the same time public schools are being defunded, ideological organizations are being welcomed into Texas classrooms.Groups like Turning Point USA are being allowed into high schools under the guise of “civic engagement,” while promoting partisan ideology and misinformation. This is not neutral education. It is political indoctrination.Public schools should be places where students learn how to think, not what to think.Education should encourage critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and evidence-based learning.It should never be used as a pipeline for political movements or ideological recruitment.Curriculum Is Being Rewritten, and Students Are Paying the PriceAcross Texas, curriculum standards and instructional guidance are being altered to remove or minimize key historical events, perspectives, and realities.This includes:Downplaying or omitting difficult chapters of American historyNarrowing literature to avoid “controversial” ideasWeakening science standards that conflict with ideologyReframing facts to fit political narrativesThis does not protect students.It limits them.Students cannot understand the present without learning the truth about the past.They cannot succeed in college or careers without strong literacy, historical knowledge, and scientific understanding.Whitewashing history does not build unity.It builds ignorance.The Chilling Effect on Teachers and AdministratorsThese policies do not just harm students. They silence educators.Teachers and administrators are now being subjected to:Vague and shifting guidance from the stateFear of retaliation for teaching approved curriculumPressure to self-censor to avoid complaintsIncreased surveillance and politicized oversightAs a result, educators are forced to ask not “What do students need?” but “What will get me in trouble?”A system built on fear cannot produce strong schools.This is one of the reasons Texas is losing teachers and administrators at alarming rates.What TEA and the State Board of Education Should Be DoingThe role of TEA and the State Board of Education is not to advance ideology.It is to serve students, support educators, and protect public trust.That means:Clear, consistent, evidence-based curriculum guidanceHonest academic standards that reflect realityTransparency in decision-makingAccountability for how public funds are usedProtecting public schools as a public goodPublic education should strengthen communities, not divide them.My CommitmentAs a former public school teacher, private school educator, and the owner of a tutoring and teaching business, I see the consequences of these policies every day.On the State Board of Education, I will:Oppose voucher programs that drain public school fundingDefend public education as the backbone of our communitiesPush back against ideological groups influencing curriculum and classroomsFight for honest history, strong literacy, and evidence-based scienceProtect teachers and administrators from political intimidationDemand transparency and accountability from TEAPublic education should serve students, not special interests.This Is About the Future of TexasThe choices we make now will determine whether Texas has:Strong public schools or weakened onesInformed citizens or misinformed graduatesTrusted educators or silenced professionalsI am running to protect public education, defend academic freedom, and ensure Texas classrooms remain places of learning, not political battlegrounds.Stand Up for Public EducationIf you believe public schools deserve honesty, investment, and protection, I invite you to stand with us.— Tiffany Perkinz's campaign website (May 20, 2026)Perkinz's campaign website stated the following:What are My Priorities?Tiffany’s priorities reflect years of classroom experience, thousands of hours tutoring students, and a deep belief that education must be honest, inclusive, and free from political interference.Academic FreedomThe right to learn. The right to teach. Without fear.Academic freedom protects students’ right to learn and teachers’ right to teach without political interference. When politics enters the classroom, learning suffers.Academic freedom is the foundation of strong public education. It allows students to think critically, ask questions, and engage honestly with the world. It allows teachers to do the jobs they were trained to do: teach rigorous, state-approved curriculum with professionalism and integrity.Right now, that freedom is under attack in Texas.Classrooms are being turned into political battlegrounds. Teachers are being surveilled, second-guessed, and punished for teaching approved standards. Students are being denied access to literature, history, and science because adults are afraid of ideas.This is not education. This is censorship.What Academic Freedom MeansAcademic freedom means:Students have the right to learn honest history, inclusive literature, and evidence-based scienceTeachers have the right to teach state-approved curriculum without fear of retaliationCurriculum decisions are guided by educators and experts, not political pressureClassrooms are spaces for learning, not ideological enforcementEducation prepares students for the real world, not a sanitized version of itAcademic freedom is not about pushing an agenda.It is about protecting truth, professionalism, and intellectual growth.Why This MattersWhen academic freedom is taken away, real harm follows.Students lose access to books that help them think and grow.They are shielded from history instead of learning from it.They are taught to avoid questions instead of asking them.Teachers stop taking risks.They stop trusting their training.They leave the profession altogether.Families lose confidence that schools are preparing their children for college, careers, and citizenship.A system built on fear cannot produce confident learners.The Problem We Face TodayAcross Texas, political extremism is being used to rewrite curriculum, weaken standards, and intimidate educators.Books are challenged not because they are inaccurate, but because they are uncomfortable.History is questioned not because it is wrong, but because it is honest.Science is undermined not because it lacks evidence, but because it conflicts with ideology.Public education cannot serve students when it is hijacked by culture-war politics.My CommitmentAs a former public school teacher, private school educator, and the owner of a tutoring and teaching business, I understand how damaging political interference is to classrooms.On the State Board of Education, I will fight to:Defend teachers from retaliation for teaching approved curriculumProtect students’ access to honest, rigorous academic contentEnsure the TEKS are inclusive, accurate, and grounded in evidenceReject censorship disguised as “parental rights” when it undermines learningKeep political and religious indoctrination out of public schoolsI trust teachers as content-area experts.I trust students to engage with complex ideas.And I trust families to want schools that prepare their children for the real world.This Is Bigger Than PoliticsAcademic freedom is not a partisan issue.It is an education issue.It is a community issue.It is a future issue.When we protect academic freedom, we protect:Intellectual honestyTeacher professionalismStudent opportunityPublic trust in educationI am running to ensure Texas classrooms remain places of learning, not fear.Teacher SupportRespect the profession. Trust the experts. Protect those who teach.Teachers are the backbone of our public education system. When they are supported and trusted, students thrive. When they are silenced, attacked, or driven out, everyone pays the price.Texas is losing educators at an alarming rate. Not because teachers don’t care, but because they no longer feel respected, protected, or heard.This must change.Teachers Are ProfessionalsTeachers are not political operatives.They are trained professionals with deep knowledge of their subject areas, their students, and effective instruction.Teacher support means:Trusting educators as content-area expertsRespecting professional judgment in the classroomAllowing teachers to teach approved curriculum without fearTreating educators with dignity, not suspicionWhen teachers are trusted, classrooms become places of growth instead of fear.The Reality Teachers Are FacingAcross Texas, teachers are being:Targeted for teaching state-approved materialsAccused of ideological agendas they do not havePressured to self-censor out of fearAsked to navigate constantly shifting political demandsMany are exhausted.Not from teaching.From defending their right to teach.No profession can function under constant threat.Why Teacher Support MattersWhen teachers are unsupported, students feel it immediately.Teacher shortages grow.Class sizes increase.Course offerings shrink.Burnout replaces innovation.Students lose stability, mentorship, and opportunity.Supporting teachers is not optional. It is essential to student success.My Commitment to TeachersAs a former public school teacher, private school educator, and the owner of a tutoring and teaching business, I know what it takes to teach well and how deeply political interference harms classrooms.On the State Board of Education, I will:Defend educators from retaliation for teaching approved curriculumAdvocate for teacher autonomy and professional respectSupport clear, stable academic standards so teachers can plan and teach confidentlyOppose policies that encourage harassment or surveillance of educatorsElevate teacher voices in curriculum and policy decisionsI believe teachers should be partners in education policy, not targets of it.Teachers Deserve to Be HeardTeachers are leaving not because they lack passion, but because they lack support.They want:Clear expectationsProfessional trustSafe classroomsThe freedom to teach honestlyWhen we listen to teachers, we strengthen schools.This Is About Our FutureTeacher support is not a partisan issue.It is a student issue.It is a community issue.It is a future issue.If we want strong schools, we must stand with the people who make them strong.I am running to ensure teachers are respected, protected, and empowered to do what they do best: teach.Curriculum and TEAHonest education. Public accountability. Schools that serve students, not political agendas.What is happening in Texas classrooms right now is not accidental.It is the result of deliberate policy choices that weaken public education, restrict learning, and place political ideology ahead of students.The Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education play a powerful role in shaping curriculum, guidance, and accountability. When that power is used responsibly, students thrive. When it is used to advance political agendas, public education becomes vulnerable.That is where we are today.The Truth About “School Choice” and VouchersTexas leaders are promoting so-called “school choice” vouchers as a way to give families more options. What they are not being honest about is how these programs actually work.Voucher programs are funded by taxpayer dollars that are redirected away from public schools. That means:Public schools lose funding even though they still serve the majority of studentsRural and underfunded districts are hit hardestPrivate schools are not required to accept all studentsStudents with disabilities, language needs, or behavioral supports are often excludedThere is little transparency or accountability for how public money is usedThis is not choice for most families.It is defunding public education and leaving schools more vulnerable, understaffed, and unsupported.Public schools are being asked to do more with less, while private institutions receive public money without public responsibility.That is not equity.That is not accountability.And it is not honest.Ideological Indoctrination Has No Place in Our SchoolsAt the same time public schools are being defunded, ideological organizations are being welcomed into Texas classrooms.Groups like Turning Point USA are being allowed into high schools under the guise of “civic engagement,” while promoting partisan ideology and misinformation. This is not neutral education. It is political indoctrination.Public schools should be places where students learn how to think, not what to think.Education should encourage critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and evidence-based learning.It should never be used as a pipeline for political movements or ideological recruitment.Curriculum Is Being Rewritten, and Students Are Paying the PriceAcross Texas, curriculum standards and instructional guidance are being altered to remove or minimize key historical events, perspectives, and realities.This includes:Downplaying or omitting difficult chapters of American historyNarrowing literature to avoid “controversial” ideasWeakening science standards that conflict with ideologyReframing facts to fit political narrativesThis does not protect students.It limits them.Students cannot understand the present without learning the truth about the past.They cannot succeed in college or careers without strong literacy, historical knowledge, and scientific understanding.Whitewashing history does not build unity.It builds ignorance.The Chilling Effect on Teachers and AdministratorsThese policies do not just harm students. They silence educators.Teachers and administrators are now being subjected to:Vague and shifting guidance from the stateFear of retaliation for teaching approved curriculumPressure to self-censor to avoid complaintsIncreased surveillance and politicized oversightAs a result, educators are forced to ask not “What do students need?” but “What will get me in trouble?”A system built on fear cannot produce strong schools.This is one of the reasons Texas is losing teachers and administrators at alarming rates.What TEA and the State Board of Education Should Be DoingThe role of TEA and the State Board of Education is not to advance ideology.It is to serve students, support educators, and protect public trust.That means:Clear, consistent, evidence-based curriculum guidanceHonest academic standards that reflect realityTransparency in decision-makingAccountability for how public funds are usedProtecting public schools as a public goodPublic education should strengthen communities, not divide them.My CommitmentAs a former public school teacher, private school educator, and the owner of a tutoring and teaching business, I see the consequences of these policies every day.On the State Board of Education, I will:Oppose voucher programs that drain public school fundingDefend public education as the backbone of our communitiesPush back against ideological groups influencing curriculum and classroomsFight for honest history, strong literacy, and evidence-based scienceProtect teachers and administrators from political intimidationDemand transparency and accountability from TEAPublic education should serve students, not special interests.This Is About the Future of TexasThe choices we make now will determine whether Texas has:Strong public schools or weakened onesInformed citizens or misinformed graduatesTrusted educators or silenced professionalsI am running to protect public education, defend academic freedom, and ensure Texas classrooms remain places of learning, not political battlegrounds.— Tiffany Perkinz's campaign website (January 20, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.