Kimberly Boswell is from El Paso, Texas. She has a bachelor s degree in elementary education, a master s degree in social work, a master s degree in public policy and administration, and a PhD in public policy and administration. 

Kimberly Boswell is from El Paso, Texas. She has a bachelor 's degree in elementary education from The University of Texas at El Paso, a master 's degree in social work from The University of Texas at Arlington, a master 's degree in public policy and administration at Walden University, and a PhD in public policy and administration at Walden University. 

Kimberly is an educator with more than 27 years of experience in the Texas public school system. She has served in multiple roles, including as an elementary school principal. She began her career as a classroom teacher and teacher leader. 

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Kimberly currently works as contributing faculty supervisor at Walden University and as a school administrator for Dallas Independent School District, where she has served in various roles including principal, assistant principal, campus instructional coach, and campus test coordinator. She previously worked as an evaluator for Western Governors University and as a teacher for Dallas ISD.

Kimberly is currently an assistant principal.

The 2026 Texas Democratic Primaries: Part Two

Kimberly's campaign for State Board of Education Member in Texas is her first run for public office.

For Candidate Kimberly Boswell on Issue school-curriculum: Believes that true student growth is influenced by factors beyond test scores, emphasizing the importance of quality instruction, support systems, and learning environments.

Believes that student success depends on quality instruction, support systems, and learning environments beyond standardized test scores.

- Believes that student success depends on quality instruction, support systems, and learning environments beyond standardized test scores.

School Curriculum

Opposes reducing funding for Texas public schools, especially for lower-performing schools that need additional resources and support.

- Opposes reducing funding for Texas public schools, especially for lower-performing schools that need additional resources and support.

School Facilities & Resources

For Candidate Kimberly Boswell on Issue teachers: Acknowledges that increasing teacher and school leader burnout negatively impacts academic programming and overall school functioning due to unrealistic expectations within state accountability measures.

Acknowledges that increasing teacher and school leader burnout negatively impacts academic programming and overall school functioning due to unrealistic expectations.

- Acknowledges that increasing teacher and school leader burnout negatively impacts academic programming and overall school functioning due to unrealistic expectations.

Teachers

As of January 22, 2026, Kimberly Boswell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Student Wellbeing

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Kimberly currently works as Contributing Faculty Supervisor at Walden University and as a School Administrator for Dallas Independent School District, where she has served in various roles including Principal, Assistant Principal, Campus Instructional Coach, and Campus Test Coordinator. She previously worked as an Evaluator for Western Governors University and as a teacher for Dallas ISD.

Texas State Board of Education election, 2026 - Ballotpedia

- Members of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) set statewide education policy, including approving graduation requirements, selecting textbooks and instructional materials, overseeing the state’s Permanent School Fund, and approving or vetoing charter school applications. 
- Board members participate in rule-making, review and adopt academic standards, and offer final approval on educator certification and other statewide education regulations. 
- SBOE members are elected from geographically defined “education districts.” Under normal circumstances, they serve staggered four-year terms.
- Serving on the board does not pay a salary, but members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while doing board business.