WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Education
February 12, 2013 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Arroyo, Adam Financial Analyst, Lockheed Martin (Alamo Academies), San Antonio,
TX
Brackmeyer, Kevin Superintendent (Manor ISD), Manor, TX
Chavez, Dr. Jesus Superintendent, Round Rock ISD; President, Texas School Alliance
(also providing written testimony) (Texas School Alliance), Round Rock, TX
Fainter Jr, John W. President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Association of
Electric Companies of Texas, Inc), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Holcombe, Linda Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Industry
Vocation Assoc (TIVA)), Austin, TX
Lozoya, Mario Director, Gov't Relations & External Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas), San Antonio, TX
Miller, David Immediate Past President (Texas Association of Builders), Lubbock, TX
Mora, Dr. Linda Assist. Supt, Chief Academic Office (Northside ISD), San Antonio, TX
Newton, Will Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (NFIB / Texas),
Austin, TX
Painovich, Robin Executive Director (Career and Technology Assoc of Texas), Austin,
TX
Parker, Bob Board Member (Associated Builders + Contractors of Texas CEO and
Repcon Strickland, Inc.), Corpus Christi, TX
Rivero, Hector President + CEO (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Witte, Chris Sr. Vice President (BASF Corp.), Freeport, TX
ON:
Allen, Tyler McKenzie (Myself + my children), Austin, TX
Amick, Stacey Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Banbee, Amy Executive Director (Texas Cultural Trust), Austin, TX
Berry, Traci Vice President, Community Engagement (Goodwill Industries of Central
Texas), Austin, TX
Beto, Barbara Legislative Action Chair (Texas PTA), Round Rock, TX
Buxkemper, Jack Student 10th gr (Self), Ballinger, TX
Buxkemper, Laura Parent (Child), Ballinger, TX
Cardenas III, Joe Chairman of HOPE / Former LULAC State Director (Hispanics
Organized for Political Education), Louise, TX
Cook, Kim Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Cooney, Bobbie (Student), Friendswood, TX
Cooney, Melissa (Parent), Friendswood, TX
Currens, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
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Figueroa, Luis Legislative Attorney (also providing written testimony) (MALDEF
(Mexican American Legal Defense + Educ Fund)), San Antonio, TX
Floyd, Robert Exec Dir / Chair (Texas Music Educators Assc. / Texas Coalition for
Quality Arts Education), Austin, TX
Gilcrease, Dr. Buck Superintendent (Texas Association of School Administrators
(TASA) & Texas Assoc. of Rural Schools (TARS)), Austin, TX
Gregg, Brock Governmental Relations Director (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Hughey, Sandy North East ISD Trustee (Texas Assoc. of School BOARD and North East
ISD), Austin, TX
Klussmann, Duncan Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Spring Branch
ISD), Houston, TX
Majcher, Dineen (Parent), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Plymale, Dave Superintendent (Trinity ISD), Trinity, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Tx - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Salazar, Joanne (Parent / self / TAMSA), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Sr Vice President (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Schmidt, Maralee (Self - parent), Austin, TX
Trevino, Theresa (Parent - representing my children), Austin, TX
Van Beck, Scott Ex. Director (Houston A+ challenge), Houston, TX
Warnick, Rebecca Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Yeager, Laura (Parent - representing my children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bazan Shipp, Rachel High School Counselor (Self), Castroville, TX
Beasley, R. Renea Executive Director (IEC of Texas (Independent Electrical Contractors
of Texas)), Austin, TX
Bennett, Tony President (TX Assn. of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Boehl, Tammy School Counselor (TSCA; self), Cuero, TX
Bowman, Olen Executive Director (Alamo Academies), San Antonio, TX
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
CHATRON, MICHAEL J. President (AGC TEXAS BUILDING BRANCH), Austin, TX
Fears, LTC (ret) Edward R. Former vocational student SAISD (Self & Family), San
Antonio, TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders + Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Grote, Joseph Counselor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Holmberg, Darla Professional School Counselor + University Professor (Counselor
Education) (Self), Victoria, TX
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Jackson, Richie C.E.O (Texas Restaurant Assn.), Austin, TX
Looney, Rob President (Texas Oil & Gas Association), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike consultant (Huntsman Corp. and Sherwin Alumina Co.), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Pace, Sheryl Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA)),
Austin, TX
Pennell, Ann School Counselor (Elementary + Middle School) (TSCA - self), Cuero, TX
Ramirez, Armando Former vocational student (Elect trade) (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sims, Carol Executive Director (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Thomas, Amanda Director of Advocacy (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin,
TX
Vela Luna, Thelma High School Counselor (Self), San Antonio, TX
White, Michael Vice President (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
Erben, Andrew President (Tx. Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Reed, Karen School Counselor (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Lopez, Patricia Research Associate (Texas Center for Education Policy (TCEP)), Austin,
TX
Noble, Shannon Legislative Counsel (Texas Counseling Assoc.), Austin, TX
Smith, Addie Dir. of Govt. Affairs (Texas Charter Management Organizations), Austin,
TX
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