WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
FOR:
Coleman, Dennis Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom
Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Gámez, Erin (Texas Pta), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Lance, John (Self), The Colony, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (Tex Protects, The Texas Asso. For the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Tx Assoc. of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX AFT (American Federation of Teachers)), Austin,
TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason Senior VP (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Smith, Chuck Deputy Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant (City of Arlington, TX), Austin, TX
Wynne, Anne Co Chair, Board Chair (Equality Texas ; Atticus Circle), Austin, TX
Against:
Carlson, Pat President (Texas Eagle Forum), FT. Worth, TX
Knaack, Frank Policy and Advocacy Strategist (American Civil Liberties Union of TX),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Coleman, Dennis Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Staff attorney (TX Appleseed), Austin, TX
Gamez, Erin (Texas Pta), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX AFT (American Federation of Teachers)), Austin,
TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
FOR:
Booker, Jerel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Stand for Children),
Austin, TX
Borreca, Chris Partner, Thompson and Horton (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Houston, TX
Dunn, David Exec Director (TX Charter Schools Assn), Aus, TX
Feinberg, Michael Co-Founder (also providing written testimony) (KIPP, Inc.), The
Woodlands, TX
Packard, Ron CEO (K12), Herndon, VA
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Wilson, Thomas Chancellor of Life School (also providing written testimony) (Life
School and TCSA), Red Oak, TX
AGAINST:
Exter, Monty lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Texas
State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Hayes, Tracey Advocacy and Outreach (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Potter, Shelley President (also providing written testimony) (San Antonio Alliance of
Tchrs and Support Personnel and Tx AFT), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX-AFT (American
Federation of Teachers)), Austin, TX
Romero, Osvaldo Vice - President, Robstown ISD (Texas Association of School Boards /
Robstown ISD), Robstown, TX
ON:
Dawn-Fisher, Lisa Deputy Associate Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay Director of Public Affairs (Texas Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin,
TX
Miller, Jeff (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Needham, Christen Policy Analyst (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Perry, Mary Director - Division of Charter School Administration (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support Serv (The Arc of TX.), Austin, TX
Wolcott, Peyton Self (Self), Horseshoe Bay, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Brown, Maria Garza (Self), Round Rock, TX
Cook, Charles CEO (Responsive Education Solutions), Double Oak, TX
Dolibois, Ryan (YES Prep Public Schools), Houston, TX
Erben, Andrew President (TIER), Austin, TX
Fariás, Richard Pres - CEO (Raul Yzaguirre Charter), Houston, TX
Griffin, Robert CMO (Responsive Education Solution), South Salem, NY
Rickey, Richard N. C.E.O. (Orenda Education), Georgetown, TX
Against:
Lara, René Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Tx Assoc. of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
On:
Garcia, Veronica Director of Legal and Policy Services (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Coleman, Dennis Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom
Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Knaack, Frank Policy and Advocacy Strategist (also providing written testimony)
(American Civil Liberties Union of TX), Austin, TX
ON:
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Gámez, Erin (Texas Pta), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (Tex Protects, The Texas Asso. For the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Miller, Jeff (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas AFT (American Federation of Teachers)),
Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason Senior VP (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (The Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Smith, Chuck Deputy Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant (City of Arlington, TX), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of TX), Austin, TX
Wynne, Anne Co Chair Board Chair (Equality Texas Atticus Circle), Austin, TX
Against:
Carlson, Pat President (Texas Eagle Forum), FT. Worth, TX
FOR:
Bolt, Crystal (Self), Joshua, TX
Carmichael, Tami (Self), Cleburne, TX
Cirkiel, Martin Attorney (Cirkiel and Associates, PC), Round Rock, TX
Exter, Monty lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Association of Texas
Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Gross, Karen Austin Community Director (Anti- Defamation League), Austin, TX
Harrison, Dr. Lorna Chief Operating Officer (The Trevor Romain Co), Austin, TX
Lance, Deborah (Self), The colony, TX
Lance, Jason (Self), The colony, TX
Miller, Jeff (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Miller, Kathy President (Texas Feedom Network), Austin, TX
Moore, René Grant Coordinator (Fort Worth ISD), Fort Worth, TX
Paris, Barbara J Principal, Round Rock ISD / Board of Directors National Assoc.
Secondary Principals (Bullypolice and Public School educators), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Truong, Amy (also providing written testimony) (self), Houston, TX
Truong, David (self), Houston, TX
Wynne, Anne Co - Chair Board Chair (Equality Texas, Atticus Circle), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Knaack, Frank Policy and Advocacy Strategist (also providing written testimony)
(American Civil Liberties Union of TX), Austin, TX
Quinto-Pozos, Manuel Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (American Civil
Liberties Union of Texas), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Director of Legislative Affairs (Liberty Institute), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
ON:
McCraw, Ken Ex Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Smith, Valerie Counselor - Walnut Hill Elementary School (self), Carrollton, TX
Solmonson, Dr. Le'Ann Director of Counselor Education Programs (Self), Nacogdoches,
TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Armendariz, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaision (Tx NAACP), Austin, TX
Bredeson, Sheri Mom (Self), RR, TX
Camp, Torie Deputy Director (Texas Assoc. Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana (Technology Association of America), Austin, TX
Coleman, Dennis Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom
Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Ellis, Randall Senior Director of Government Relations (Self), Houston, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Lance, Judy (Self), The colony, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Asso. For the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Pitts, John R. (Self as an Episcopal Priest and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas), Houston,
TX
Pollack-french, Susan Board (Tent Transgender Education of Texas), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT (American Federation of Teachers)), Austin,
TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Chuck Deputy Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant (City of Arlington, TX), Austin, TX
Werner, Stephanie Director of Public Policy (United Way of Metropolitan Dallas), Dallas,
TX
Against:
Carlson, Pat President (Texas Eagle Forum), FT. Worth, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Freeman, Kathryn Staff attorney (TX Appleseed), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ewing, Laura President (also providing written testimony) (self and org), Houston, TX
ON:
McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom
Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Fairfield, Stephan CEO (Covenant Community Capital), Houston, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
Sabo, Jason Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Widrow, Woody Executive Director (RAISE Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barfield, Kathleen Executive Vice President (also providing written testimony) (Edvance
Research), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Grusendorf, Wm. C. (Bill) Exec. Director (Tx Assoc of Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
On:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Tx Classroom
Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Simpson, Grant W. Dean, School of Education (Texas Assn of Colleges For Teacher
Education (TACTE)), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Brownson, Amanda Associate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barbie, Chris CEO and Founder (YES Prep Public Schools), Houston, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Charter
Schools Association), Austin, TX
Sage, Thomas A. Attorney, Andrews Kurth LLP (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Charter School Association/ KIPP Inc/ Life Schools Inc/ YES Prep Public Schools),
Houston, TX
ON:
Dawn-Fisher, Lisa Deputy Associate Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Perlmeter, Rosemary founder, Uplift Education (Uplift Education and Texas Charter
School association), Dallas, TX
Wolcott, Peyton (also providing written testimony) (Self), Horseshoe Bay, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Booker, Jerel Executive Director (Stand for Children), Austin, TX
Dolibois, Ryan Chief Development Officer (YES Prep Public Schools), Houston, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute For Education Reform), Austin, TX
Feinberg, Michael Co-Founder (KIPP, Inc.), The Woodlands, TX
Grier, Terry Superintendent (HISD), Houston, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
Martinez, Louann Leg. Consultant (Dallas ISD), Austin, TX
Rickey, Richard N. C.E.O. (Orenda Education), Georgetown, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Against:
Carlson, Pat President (Texas Eagle Forum), Ft Worth, TX
Giarratani, Dominic Asst. Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
On:
Hall, Mark Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Perlmeter, Rosemary founder, Uplift Education, Teaching Trust (Uplift Education,
Teaching Trust), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Eaton, Holly Director of professional Development and Advocacy (also providing written
testimony) (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Gregg, Brock Gov't relations Director (Association of TX. Professional Educators ATPE),
Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Hartman, Eric Director of Government Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas AFT), Austin, TX
ON:
Dawn-Fisher, Lisa Deputy Assoc Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Ellen consultant (Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas
Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Wolcott, Peyton Self (self), Horseshoe Bay, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Associate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute For Education Reform), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Assistant Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Against:
Potter, Shelley President (San Antonio Alliance of Tchrs and Support Personnel and Tx
AFT), San Antonio, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Education
March 22, 2011 8:30 AM
FOR:
Beard, Jeremy Apollo 20 School Improvement Officer (Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Calaway, James Chair - HISD Foundation (Self), Hou, TX
Dolibois, Ryan Chief Development Officer (YES Prep Public Schools), Houston, TX
Grier, Terry Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (HISD), Houston, TX
Handy, Brenda Parent (self), Houston, TX
Hardin, Paul A. Principal (Kashmere Sr. High School Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Rodriguez-Davila, Xochitl Principal/Lee High School (Lee High School), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Gallegos, Mario State Senator (Dist 6 State Senate), Galena Park, TX
LETT, SAM President (also providing written testimony) (Sept Start, Inc.), FT. WORTH,
TX
ON:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX AFT (American Federation of Teachers)), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Tx. Elem. Principals and Supervisors Association),
Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda Associate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Bill (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (TIER), Austin, TX
Feinberg, Michael Co-Founder (KIPP, Inc.), Woodlands, TX
Gámez, Erin (Texas Pta), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Valdez, Jerry lobbyist (Greater Houston Partnership), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
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