But if confirmed as deputy secretary, she could find herself in culture war conflicts she’s previously sidestepped.

Penny Schwinn served as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's commissioner of education. President Trump nominated her to be U.S. deputy ...

The local charter school founder held brief positions at St. Hope Public Schools, Sacramento County Board of Education and Sacramento City Unified School District.

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.

President-elect Donald Trump said he would name Penny Schwinn, former Tennessee education commissioner, to be his deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Trump taps Penny ...