The news: Quinn Perry, a longtime power player in state politics and a consistently positive voice for Idaho public schools, will leave her position on June 15.
• Perry has been with ISBA since 2017.
• Since joining ISBA, Perry has been a driving force in shaping policies that empower educators and improve outcomes for students.
• She is known as an impressive coalition builder, bringing together diverse interest groups and fostering cooperation every step of the way — all while navigating Idaho’s complex and charged political landscape.
Why she’s a champion: Perry received IEA’s Champion of Education Award in 2025.
• She gained wide respect among members during the fight over private school vouchers, especially during her forceful defense of keeping public dollars out of private schools at the 2025 Lobby Day Dinner.
• In her nomination for the Champion of Education award, Twin Falls Education Association member and current candidate for IEA president Peggy Hoy called Quinn a friend to educators. “Quinn’s impact extends beyond legislative victories; it is rooted in her dedication to the people she serves. Educators trust her as a steadfast ally, and students benefit from the opportunities her work has created, leaving a lasting legacy in Idaho’s education system.”
