Penny Schwinn served as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's commissioner of education. President Trump nominated her to be U.S. deputy ...
But if confirmed as deputy secretary, she could find herself in culture war conflicts she’s previously sidestepped.
The local charter school founder held brief positions at St. Hope Public Schools, Sacramento County Board of Education and Sacramento City Unified School District.
Schwinn would work with WWE founder Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick to head the department, if both are confirmed.
Penny Schwinn, Tennessee’s former education commissioner, is Donald Trump’s choice for U.S. deputy secretary of education. He has named Linda McMahon as his pick for secretary of education.
Former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has been named Deputy Secretary of Education by President Donald Trump.