Bree Moeggenberg Seeks Michigan Education Board Seat

The candidate joins a field competing for two open positions on the Michigan State Board of Education.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Secondary Education

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Bree Moeggenberg is running for a seat on the Michigan State Board of Education with a focus on parental rights and classroom communication. She competes alongside candidates including Terence Collins, Judith Pritchett, and Tiffany Tilly for two open board positions.

Why it matters

Moeggenberg advocates for policies requiring schools to provide parents with notification and opt-out options for classroom discussions regarding sexuality. Her platform also aims to address local concerns surrounding behavior disruptions, class sizes, and student recess time.

During the 2024-25 school year, 5% of all teachers in the state were non-certified. Additionally, new teacher certifications covered 68% of the 8,000 positions left vacant by educators who did not return to the classroom.

The players

Bree Moeggenberg

A candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education who previously served as a regional director of election integrity for MI Team Trump.

Terence Collins

A 61-year-old Republican candidate running for a position on the Michigan State Board of Education.

Judith Pritchett

An incumbent candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education based in Washington Township.

Tiffany Tilly

An incumbent candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education residing in West Bloomfield.

Kristina Karamo

The former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman who was the subject of a removal initiative led by Moeggenberg.

The details

Moeggenberg currently serves as a Grassroots Republican State Committeewoman for Michigan's second congressional district. Her previous political activity includes serving as chair of the local Moms for Liberty chapter and leading an initiative to remove Kristina Karamo as Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman.

Timeline

  1. 2020: Moeggenberg filed a lawsuit against Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

  2. 2022: Moeggenberg became chair of the local Moms for Liberty.

  3. 2024: Moeggenberg stepped down as Moms for Liberty chair.

  4. 2024: Moeggenberg spearheaded an initiative to remove Kristina Karamo.

  5. 2024-25: Teacher retention and certification statistics were recorded.

Culture Shift

The race reflects a broader shift toward increased parental scrutiny of classroom content and school board transparency. This movement is challenging established educational policy frameworks across Michigan and the wider United States.

The board election outcome will influence future district policies regarding parental opt-out rights and classroom discussion transparency. Residents may see shifts in how local schools handle student recess, class size, and teacher staffing requirements.

The takeaway

Voters should review the specific platforms of board candidates to understand how proposed changes to parental notification protocols might affect their local districts. Monitoring the gap between teacher turnover and certification remains critical for assessing the stability of state classrooms.

Further reading

Learn more about the state's educational landscape in the Secondary Education section.

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Should schools be required to let parents opt their children out of classroom discussions on sexuality?