Tiffany Polifko

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Tiffany Polifko

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Loudoun County Public Schools, Broad Run District

Successor: Linda Worrell Deans

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Education

Bachelor's

George Mason University, 2004

Graduate

University of Virginia, 2006

Tiffany Polifko was a member of the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, representing Broad Run District. She assumed office on November 15, 2022. She left office on December 31, 2023.

Polifko ran for re-election to the Loudoun County Public Schools to represent Broad Run District in Virginia. She did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Tiffany Polifko's professional experience includes working as a board-certified behavior analyst. She earned a bachelor's degree from George Mason University in 2004 and a graduate degree from the University of Virginia in 2006.

Elections

2023

See also: Loudoun County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Loudoun County Public Schools, Broad Run District

Linda Worrell Deans defeated Christopher Hodges in the general election for Loudoun County Public Schools, Broad Run District on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Linda Worrell Deans (Nonpartisan)	58.5	9,699
	Submit photo	Christopher Hodges (Nonpartisan)	40.8	6,761
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	106

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Holmes (Nonpartisan)
• Tiffany Polifko (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

Polifko received the following endorsements.

• Christopher Hodges (Nonpartisan) - Loudoun Cnty. Sch. Brd. cand.
• The Real Parents of Loudoun County
• Alvin Lui - Courage is a Habit President

2022

See also: Loudoun County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2022)

General election

Special general election for Loudoun County Public Schools, Broad Run District

Tiffany Polifko defeated Nicholas Gothard and incumbent Andrew Hoyler in the special general election for Loudoun County Public Schools, Broad Run District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tiffany Polifko (Nonpartisan)	35.1	6,846
		Nicholas Gothard (Nonpartisan)	34.6	6,746
		Andrew Hoyler (Nonpartisan)	29.4	5,730
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	185

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,507
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Tiffany Polifko completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Polifko's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the mother of two children in Loudoun County Public Schools and a professional in the field of special education with over 20 years of experience in developing individualized education and behavioral treatment plans to meet the needs of each child with whom I work. I have built my personal life around my family, and my professional life around meeting the socially significant needs of children and their families. In essence, children are my life. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst working with children on the autism spectrum, I possess a keen awareness of the importance of listening to parents when it comes to what they value most in terms of skills their children need to learn to become more independent and improve the quality of their lives. My ability to listen to parents and advocate for children's needs equips me with the skills necessary to be an effective school board member.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Loudoun County students deserve to learn in an environment free of identity politics. Let's prepare students for the future instead of prioritizing special interest groups.
• Parents have a fundamental right to the education and upbringing of their children. They know their children best, and their individual values must be respected and protected.
• School systems must prioritize the needs of educators over the desires of highly paid consultants and special interest groups who stand to profit off children, yet time and again, produce little to no measurable results.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the development and implementation of education policies that reduce government overreach and bureaucratic bloat and place the power in the hands of those most closely associated with children as stakeholders.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Properly allocating funds in the best interest of the functioning of schools to assist in the production of quality education for students, developing a vision or strategic plan that includes measurable goals and objectives relevant to the entire student body, making decisions about curriculum, hiring and holding the superintendent accountable for carrying out the will of the board, and establishing and maintaining clear policies that can be used to hold administration and staff accountable in their positions.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

Properly allocating funds in the best interest of the functioning of schools to provide quality education for students.

Who are your constituents?

Students, parents/caregivers, and taxpayers in Loudoun County

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

Loudoun County Public Schools includes over 80,000 students and their families. Respecting individual needs/desires of parents when it comes to the education of their children requires careful consideration of policy language and the avoidance of one-size-fits-all practices and procedures.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

As a former special education teacher with experience working in public school systems, it is important for board members to remain invested in acknowledging and identifying with the needs of those who work most closely with students on a daily basis (teachers/staff members) and how their vital work can be supported and amplified by community partnerships. In particular, community-based participation is critical for students with special needs, especially as they begin the transition process. Continued partnership with organizations in Loudoun County will enrich and maximize opportunities for teachers and students.

Do you believe it is important to intentionally recruit with the aim of diversifying the district’s faculty, staff, and administration? If so, what would be your policy to achieve this?

I believe the intention of hiring faculty, staff, and administration should rest with the most qualified candidates.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

Special interest groups have developed curriculum, training opportunities, and produced consultants who are pushing ideological beliefs into school systems across the country. This detracts from the true intention of our public school systems, which is to educate children to prepare them to be future productive citizens of our country. I reject identity politics making its way into school curriculum and I do not support the adoption of such materials or trainings.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

As a parent of children in the school system, I understand the importance of caregiver involvement in education. Parents must have a seat at the table and be given opportunities for participation in their children's education. This involves consistent engagement with parents through multiple platforms.

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