WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Schaudel, George (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atlas Kravitz, Laura Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association
(TSTA)), Austin, TX
Brodsky, Nina (Self), Austin, 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
DeBill, Valerie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Edwards, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hardee, Jackie Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Kellogg, Amiee (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Schaudel, Wanda Mrs (Self), Houston, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Norman, Lisa (Self), Little Elm, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Brodsky, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, 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
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2021 9:00 AM
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Edwards, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Gaines, Charles Director of Government Relations (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hardee, Jackie Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children st Risj), Austin, TX
Taylor, Brittney (TexProtects), AUSTIN, TX
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
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Williams, Paige Director of Legislation (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Ayres, Monica (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Brodsky, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Driver, Devin Policy analyst (Texas criminal justice coalition), Schertz, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2021 9:00 AM
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hardee, Jackie Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Courtney (Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Public Policy Group), Austin,
TX
Kellogg, Amiee (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children st Risj), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Ward, Wendolyn Leadership and Advocacy Coordinator (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Valdez, Erin Policy Analyst, TPPF (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Joned, Tisha (Self), Kingsville, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Williams, Paige Director of Legislation (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Bosse, Portia Public Affairs Director (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin,
TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Kellogg, Amiee (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Williams, Paige Director of Legislation (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
DeBill, Valerie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Conger, Eddie (Self; Iltexas), Rockwall, TX
Nunn, Karalei COO (Self), Round Rock, TX
Sage, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
Simmons, Alaceia (Self; International leardership of Texas), Desoto, TX
Simmons, Amyrah (Self; International leadership of Texas), Desoto, TX
Williams, Sheldon Mr (Self), Dallas, TX
Williams, Shelia Ms (Self), Dallas Tx, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Ora (Self; International Leadership of Texas), Desoto, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2021 9:00 AM
Corte Jr., Frank Col. (Self; International Leadership of Texas Global), San Antonio, TX
Gomez, Addie Deputy Chief of Advocacy (Self; KIPP Texas Public Schools), Austin, TX
Joned, Tisha (Self), Kingsville, TX
Keener, Justin (Doug Deason, Americans for Prosperity, Libre Initiative), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Linn, Julie (Great Hearts Texas), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Meckler, Lucy Campaign Manager NGT (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Oliver, Harold (Self; Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer, and Adelstein LLP), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar county education coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Luke, Charles Dr. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Weatherford, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Webster, Richard (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Williams, Paige Director of Legislation (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Mauze, Heather Director (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX