WITNESS LIST
Education
April 13, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Bastola, Kashish Student (Self), McKinney, TX
Blackwood, Daniel Trustee Place 6, Little Elm ISD Board of Trustees (also providing
written testimony) (Self), Little Elm, TX
Castillo, Alycia Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Conchas, Lucia (Self; SAISD Student Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Garcia, Bella (Self; SAISD Student Coaltion), San Antonio, TX
Hernandez Jr, Santiago (Self; Saisd Student coalition), San Antonio, TX
Kosheleva, Karina (Self), Round Rock, TX
Walker, Giulia Student (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Gonzalez, Dax (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Jones, Annie (Self), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atlas Kravitz, Laura Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association
(TSTA)), Austin, TX
ON:
Cottrill, Jeff Deputy Commissioner (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Atlas Kravitz, Laura Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association
(TSTA)), Austin, TX
Berry, Traci Superintendent of Schools (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Bryan, Christine VP, IT & Public Policy (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San Antonio, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Earl (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Dax (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 13, 2021 9:00 AM
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Montano, Matt Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
FOR:
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (IDRA
(Intercultural Development Research Association)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Dax (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Linn, Julie (The Commit Partnership), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX -American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Shaw, Emma Miss (TLEEC (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition)), Pflugerville,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 13, 2021 9:00 AM
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Miller, Reagan Division Director (Texas workforce commission), Austin, TX
Montano, Matt Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Calahan, Rebekah (Educate Texas at Communities Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, David (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Dax (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
McClellan, Jim Superintendent (Self), Fritch, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
James, Laura (also providing written testimony) (Self), Texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Leal, Charlie State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Hunter, Dan Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 13, 2021 9:00 AM
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Dax (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Love, Jarod (The College Board), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX -American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ (IEC of Texas), Austin, TX
Wimett, Charles (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Member and Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
McClellan, Jim Superintendent (Self), Fritch, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Rodriguez, Jimmy Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Goralski, Craig Safe and Supportive Schools Program Manager (TEA), Austin, TX
Grigsby, Gretchen Director of Government Relations (Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Eggleston, Steve City Manager (City of Andrews), Andrews, TX
McCarver, Ronny Chief of Police (City of Andrews), Andrews, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 13, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Jones, Adam (Iteach Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Teachers of Tomorrow), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX -American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
ON:
McLoughlin, Jessica Director (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Calahan, Rebekah (Educate Texas at Communities Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broughal, Christine COO (Texans for SPED Reform), Cedar Park, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
McClellan, Jim Superintendent (Self), Fritch, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
ON:
Montano, Matt Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX