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Georgina Cecilia Pérez, is a Democrat representing District 1 on the State Board of Education. Pérez represents students, parents, and educators in 40 counties that stretch across West Texas and more than 900 miles of the Texas-Mexico border. She was elected in 2016 and currently serves as board secretary. Pérez also serves on the Committee on Instruction, which oversees curriculum and instruction, student testing, special education programs, and alternatives to social promotion.
Pérez is an El Paso native and proud graduate of Eastwood High School in the Ysleta Independent School District. She served as an eighth-grade English Language Arts and Reading teacher, department chair, teacher mentor, and professional development educator in Ysleta ISD for more than a decade. Pérez holds educator certifications in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 8-12 and Generalist certifications for grades 4-8 from the University of Texas at El Paso. She holds degrees in Business Administration/Accounting and Human Resource Development. Read more...
Pérez is an El Paso native and proud graduate of Eastwood High School in the Ysleta Independent School District. She served as an eighth-grade English Language Arts and Reading teacher, department chair, teacher mentor, and professional development educator in Ysleta ISD for more than a decade. Pérez holds educator certifications in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 8-12 and Generalist certifications for grades 4-8 from the University of Texas at El Paso. She holds degrees in Business Administration/Accounting and Human Resource Development. Read more...
ENDORSEMENTS - 2020
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“I supported Gina in her first race for the board of education because I was impressed by her passion for serving our kids,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “In her four years on the board, she has more than delivered. Gina is one of the greatest champions for Texas students and teachers we have, and I know she will continue to work across party lines to give them the resources they need to thrive.” U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX 16) |
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“When Gina first ran for the board of education, I was so excited that I helped her put out yard signs myself,” said Sen. Rodríguez. “She’s been one my closest advisors on education policy and has fought alongside me to end the punitive consequences for standardized testing. There is clearly much more work to do, and no one will work harder than Gina.” State Sen. José Rodríguez (D-El Paso) |
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“I’ve known Gina since we were classmates at Eastwood High School, and we have worked side-by-side to make sure our kids have the best educational opportunities in the world,” said Rep. Blanco. “In the wake of the terrible mass shooting that struck El Paso last summer, Gina and I worked together to craft curriculum designed to keep students safe in the event another mass shooter attempts to target our community. I know Gina will never stop working to protect and support Texas students and educators.” Texas Senate candidate and El Paso State Rep. César Blanco |
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Rep Mary Gonzalez, District 75
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“Gina is one of the most dedicated and hardworking people I know. Our students, teachers, and parents can trust her to stand up for safe and healthy schools, better funding, and inclusive curriculum based on facts, medicine, and science."
State Rep, Art Fierro (D - El Paso) |
"Gina is a proven champion for schools. I look forward to continuing to work together to make every classroom safe and healthy and to deliver students and teachers the supports they need to succeed."
State Rep Lina Ortega (D - El Paso) |
"Nothing is more important than our children, so I'm grateful Gina is fighting for them on the State Board of Education. She’s a fierce advocate for curricula and policies rooted in science that treat each child with care and respect, and I'm glad to call her a friend."
State Rep Joe Moody (D - El Paso) |
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ENDORSEMENTS - 2016
"Georgina Perez is a clear choice in the three-way Democratic primary for the District 1 position on the State Board of Education,
which covers El Paso and 38 other counties, including most of the Texas-Mexico border.
Perez has deep experience as an educator and administrator, and has made several presentations to the State Board of Education.
Her expertise in curriculum development makes her the best-prepared candidate in this race."
The El Paso Times
which covers El Paso and 38 other counties, including most of the Texas-Mexico border.
Perez has deep experience as an educator and administrator, and has made several presentations to the State Board of Education.
Her expertise in curriculum development makes her the best-prepared candidate in this race."
The El Paso Times
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"El Paso -- and Texas, for that matter -- needs someone with Georgina's integrity, values and, most importantly, strength to offer leadership to the State Board of Education. We all have a stake in ensuring the future of our state, the children, have equal access to quality education, and that starts with standards and policies that reflect who we are instead of reflecting the will of special interests. We're lucky to have a candidate of Georgina's caliber. She's a breath of fresh air who deserves our support." Veronica Escobar, U.S.Congresswoman-elect & former El Paso County Judge |
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"Georgina is smart, tough, and well-informed, and will be a huge asset for El Paso and West Texas on the State Board of Education. She is exactly the kind of advocate our students, parents, and teachers need." José Ródriguez, Texas Senator |
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"The SBOE needs a leader who has classroom experience as a teacher. Texas needs Georgina to be a voice for Texas teachers and kids."
César Blanco, Texas State Representative |
"Now more than ever we need education leaders who are thoughtful, engaged, and knowledgeable about the needs of our classrooms and our State education policies. It is because of this that I not only support, but PERSONALLY contributed to her campaign. Friends, if you care about education, please go out and vote for her and support her campaign."
Mary Gónzalez, Texas State Representative |
"As the son of a school teacher, I understand the value of experience in the classroom. Georgina has been in the classroom and knows the needs of parents, students, and teachers. Having her represent our community on the SBOE is exactly what we need!" Joe Moody, Texas State Representative |
"You have probably seen lots of posts on my page from Georgina, providing ideas and information about what we can do to improve education in our community. I am so glad the Georgina has decided to run for Texas State Board of Education. This is one of those down-ballot races that people don't pay enough attention to but, if you care about the quality of education in Texas - you need to vote for Georgina Perez. The Texas State Board of Education sets policies and standards for Texas public schools, including curriculum, reviewing and adopting instructional materials and establishing high school graduation requirements. Georgina is an educator and community activist who spends her time thinking about what we can do to improve education for our kids. For her, it's not just theory. She is an educator who knows what engages kids to learn and flourish - in and out of the classroom. She is wary of high-stakes testing that demoralizes students and teachers. She will speak up to make sure that the diversity of Texas is reflected in our teaching standards and instructional materials. She will be a strong advocate for Dual Language Instruction, the only instruction model proven to close the gap for English Learners"
Susie Byrd, El Paso ISD Trustee |
"I am enthusiastic about endorsing Georgina Cecilia Perez for the Texas State Board of Education. Her background, expertise, strong voice, and leadership skills more than qualify her. Importantly, we desperately need to turn that board around so that it once again advocates for PUBLIC schools and strives to provide opportunities to learn for ALL students. Georgina will help do that."
Bonnie Alexander Lesley- Retired public school teacher and administrator, 41 years, including 22 years in Ysleta ISD |
"After 40 years in the education field, 22 of them as a member of the the Texas State Board of Education, I know the importance of the position. That is why I am endorsing Georgina Perez to represent District 1 on the Texas State Board of Education. She has been involved in many educational issues. She has worked in partnership with many community groups to better the education of our students. Georgina will make district 1 proud."
Rene Nuñez, former Member of the Texas State Board of Education District 1 |
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ARTICLES
Perez's love of literacy guides her on state education board
Georgina Perez acknowledges that she stands out in a crowd.
At 5 feet, 11 inches, the El Paso member of the Texas State Board of Education has purple hair, purple glasses and more than likely at least one purple item of clothing. You always know whom you’re talking to.
Perez, seven months into her four-year term, said she receives over 3,000 emails each week. She divides her time between her home base in far East El Paso County and the 40 other counties she represents. It's a lot of work, Perez said, but she understands the impact her seat carries. Read more
Georgina Perez acknowledges that she stands out in a crowd.
At 5 feet, 11 inches, the El Paso member of the Texas State Board of Education has purple hair, purple glasses and more than likely at least one purple item of clothing. You always know whom you’re talking to.
Perez, seven months into her four-year term, said she receives over 3,000 emails each week. She divides her time between her home base in far East El Paso County and the 40 other counties she represents. It's a lot of work, Perez said, but she understands the impact her seat carries. Read more
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GEORGINA PEREZ HEADED TO TEXAS EDUCATION BOARD El Pasoan Georgina Pérez easily won the Democratic party nomination for the State Board of Education — effectively winning the seat as no Republican was campaigning for the office. Read more |
I would like to say thank you to the voters tonight. I think they sent a clear message that they would like to see a change of approach at the State Board of Education.
