Dr. Victor Sampson is an Associate Professor of STEM at UT Austin.

Faculty Victor Sampson

Victor Sampson earned bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Washington, a master's degree in education from Seattle University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University.

Dr. Victor Sampson is an associate professor of STEM at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Victor has worked as an educator for over 26 year.s He has been an Associate Professor of Science Technology Engineering and Math Education at the University of Texas at Austin for the past 11 years.

Victor previously served as a member of the Texas State Board of Education, District 5.

Promises to fight for "high-quality academic standards that develop thinkers, not test-takers."

Wants curriculum to be "driven by research rather than politics or personal ideology."

- Promises to fight for "high-quality academic standards that develop thinkers, not test-takers."
- Wants curriculum to be "driven by research rather than politics or personal ideology."

School Curriculum

Supports funding that supports "high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, student services, and emerging needs."

- Supports funding that supports "high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, student services, and emerging needs."

School Facilities & Resources

Believes teachers need to be seen "as trusted professionals whose strengths should be supported, not restricted."

Seeks to encourage innovation in teaching and learning.

- Believes teachers need to be seen "as trusted professionals whose strengths should be supported, not restricted."
- Seeks to encourage innovation in teaching and learning.

Teachers

Thinks every decision should be based on what is best for the students.

- Thinks every decision should be based on what is best for the students.

Student Wellbeing

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

Access to Education

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Victor Sampson

- 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.