Penny Schwinn’s nomination for Deputy Secretary of Education has sent the corporate media into a flurry of excitement, with glowing coverage that frames her as a visionary reformer. The gleeful tone is no coincidence—they know precisely what this nomination signals and, more importantly, whom it will serve. Schwinn is no harmless educator or well-meaning “soccer mom.” Over the course of her career, she has pursued a calculated agenda designed to prioritise corporate interests above the needs of students, teachers, and communities. Her tenure in education leadership has been marked by no-bid contracts, conflicts of interest, and policies that strip public systems for parts whilst enriching private entities.