WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Judson, Jeff Senior Fellow and Director (The Heartland Institute, and San Antonio Tea
Party), San Antonio, TX
Prewett, Matt Volunteer (also providing written testimony) (Texas Parents Union), Cedar
Park, TX
Simmons, Rep Ron State Rep (Self + Autism Society of America), Lewisville, TX
Smith, Cheryl President Autism Council of Utah - Parent (Alliance for School Choice),
SLC, UT
AGAINST:
Capo, Zeph Vice-President (Houston Federation of Teachers), Hou, TX
Cornell, Victor Austin Regional Coordinator (American Civil Liberties Union - Texas
Affiliate), Austin, TX
Malfaro, Louis Steering Committee (also providing written testimony) (Coalition for
Public Schools), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas),
Austin, TX
Morris, Cindy mom/ past teacher (ARC Gulf Coast), Alvin, TX
Peltier, Cynthia Director of Special Education (TCASE), Pearland, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - AFT), Austin,
TX
Romero, Jesse Legislative Consultant (Texas Association for Bilingual Education
(T.A.B.E.)), San Antonio, TX
Siebenman, Joy Parent (Self, child), Katy, TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support Services (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Wrzyszczynski, Jennifer Parent (Self, child), Katy, TX
ON:
Anderson, David General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Ladner, Matthew Senior Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation / Fdt for Excellence in Education), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired Resource (Spec. Ed) teacher - K-8 32 years (self), San Antonio,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Ford, Stacy Parent (Self), Leander, TX
Sanaie, Kandice Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Simmons, Lisa (Self), Lewisville, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIR (AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (TX NAACP), Austin, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director - Governmental Relations (Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Executive Director (Tx. Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Assn.), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director Governmental Relations (Texas Council of Administrators of Special
Education), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex Director (Tx Assn Community Schools), Austin, TX
Miller, Kathy (Texas Freedom Network (TFN)), Austin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (TX Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
ON:
Lenz, Gene Director, Federal and State Education Policy (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
ANDERSON, DAVID CONSULTANT (ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES),
AUSTIN, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Friedman, Nancy Americans United - Houston Chapter President (Americans United for
Separation of Church and State), Houston, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Oelklaus, Nancy Member of Capitol Corps (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin,
TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. retired Texas teacher resource - Spec. Ed - K-8 - 32 years (self), San
Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
ON:
Kadlecek, Amy Policy Consultant (Texas Assoc. of School Boards), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hollingsworth, Jr, Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Michalik, Jordan (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIRECTOR (AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
AGAINST:
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Executive Director (Tx Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Assn.), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cox, Sandy Valley teacher, retired (Self), Sunset, TX
ON:
McCreary, Ed.D., Casey Assistant, Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators (TASA)), Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Avrit, Karen President (Academic Language Therapy Association), Corsicana, TX
Howell, Cherie Lead Dyslexia Therapist (Frisco ISD), Frisco, TX
Yarus, Mary Director of Parent Resources + Adult Literacy (Neuhaus Education Center,
Bellaire, TX), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Gladden, Linda (Self (Academic Language Therapy Association member) ALTA), Austin,
TX
Groce, Jeanetta (Self), Corsicana, TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Royal, Melanie Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (self), Stephenville, TX
FOR:
Dimitry, Lauren Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Jovanovic, Christine Healthy Lifestyles Chair (also providing written testimony) (Texas
PTA), Austin, TX
Swanson MD, Lisa MD (also providing written testimony) (Tx Pediatric Society, Tx
medical assn. , Public Health Coalition), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Page, Denise (self), RR, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Benson, DO, Anastasia D.O., Family Medicine (self), Dallas, TX
Berger, Alisa MD (Self / TMA), Lake Jackson, TX
Blackbrem, Kate - (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Bufkin, Alice Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator (Texans Care for Children),
Austin, TX
Clarke, Sherry R.N. (Self. Texas Med. Association Alliance), Austin, TX
Fleeger MD, David (Self), Austin, TX
Hays, Steven physician (DCMS), Dallas, TX
Helfand MD, Sarah pediatrician (DCMS, TPS), Dallas, TX
Momoh, Jane Self (tax paying citizen) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Ratner, Ian MD (Self), Dallas, TX
Rugwani, MD, Rajiv (Self & TMA), Duncanville, TX
Secrest, M.D, Les Physician (Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
Vertrees, MD, Stephanie (self, TMA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Calcote, ML - (Pepsico), Austin, TX
Casso, Luisa Director, Public Affairs + Comm. (Coca-Cola), S.A., TX
Eschberger, Brenda Executive Director (Texas Beverage Association)
Gonzales, J.R. (TAMACC Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Director Legislative Affairs + Operations (Texas Association of
Manufacturers), Austin, TX
ON:
Dozier, Melissa Policy Liaison (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bordelon, Kenneth Government Relations (Texas Association for College Admission
Counseling), Van Alstyne, TX
FRIESE, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aslinia, Dr. Dean Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor / Professor (Self),
McKinney, TX
Bryan, Christine VP, Public Policy (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San Antonio, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Champion, Nancy School Counselor (Texas Counseling Association), Weatherford, TX
Francis, Alan Professor (Self), McKinney, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Hough, Summer Student (Self), Austin, TX
Joiner, Lydia Lead Counselor (Self / TCA), Conroe, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Morrison, Kristi Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified School Counselor (Self),
Houston, TX
Munsey PhD, NCC, LPC-S, Rebecca License Professional Counselor / Supervisor &
Counselor Educator (Self), Waco, TX
Nunez, Laura Student (graduate) (Self), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Phan, Thao M. LMFT, LPC (Austin - Bee Caves Counseling Center), Austin, TX
Poe, Janet M. Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (Self), Houston, TX
Proctor, Carrie Certified School Counselor (Self + Texas Counseling Association), Round
Rock, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
San Miguel, Natalie (Sigma Tau Sigma - Chi Sigma Iota), Hutto, TX
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Solmonson, Dr. Le'Ann Dir of Counselor Ed Prog (Texas Counseling Asso.),
Nacogdoches, TX
Stewart, Dr. Allison M. Licensed Psychologist / Counselor Educator (Self), Waco, TX
Sunderman, Sherry (TCA), The Woodlands, TX
Taravella, Emily (TX Counseling Assn), Nacogdoches, TX
AGAINST:
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Tx Association of Community Schools (TACS)),
Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director - Governmental Relations (Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards Texas
Association of school administrators), Austin, TX
FOR:
Leach, Dr. Lisa Asst. Superintendent of Instruction & Curriculum (also providing written
testimony) (Lubbock ISD), Lubbock, TX
Motheral, Mike Superintendent, Sundown ISD (Tx. Assoc. of School Administrators &
Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McAfee, Mitzi Grant Director (Galveston), Galveston, TX
Mott, Vernagene Pflugerville ISD Trustee (Texas Association of School Boards +
Pflugerville ISD), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
ANDERSON, DAVID CONSULTANT (ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES),
AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Fleck, Jennifer mom (also providing written testimony) (Self/ Cy Fair Parents Care),
Houston, TX
Johnson, Teri Development Coordinator (self, Austin LifeCare), Austin, TX
KALMBACH, CHRISTINE FOUNDING MEMBER, MOM (also providing written
testimony) (CYFAIR PARENTS CARE), HOUSTON, TX
Locander, Deborah Concerned mother & grandmother of teenagers (also providing written
testimony) (myself), San Antonio, TX
Newman, Anne Director of Education (Women's Wellness Coalition of TX), San Antonio,
TX
Pojman, Ph.D. (POY man), Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
SAENZ, JONATHAN PRESIDENT (TEXAS VALUES), Austin, TX
Simmons, Debbie (also providing written testimony) (self), Austin, TX
Sims, Renate (self), Round Rock, TX
Tabor, Corey Director (Austin Life Guard), Manor, TX
Thomas, Andrea Mom (also providing written testimony) (Self / Cy-fair Parents Care),
Cypress, TX
Wright, Kyleen Pres (Texans for Life Committee), Arl., TX
AGAINST:
Breihan, Rev. Bob (also providing written testimony) (Self), Aust, TX
Crawford, R.C. Ex Director (also providing written testimony) (Natural Abortion Laws),
Round Rock, TX
Kauffman, Jim (Waxahachie ISD SHAC), Waxahachie, TX
McKerlie, Katelyn Student (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Kathy President (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Realini, MD, MPH, Janet President, Healthy Futures of Texas (also providing written
testimony) (Healthy Futures Alliance), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Arnold, Veronica Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Friendswood, TX
Aslinia, Dr. Dean Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor / Professor (self),
McKinney, TX
Bass, Joshua (self), Baton Rouge, LA
Chunn, Tama (Life Advocates), Houston, TX
Cobern, Pam Exec. Director (Austin Life Care), Austin, TX
Findley, Jenna Mother of 3 girls in AISD (Self), Austin, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Hastings, Paul - Director of Public Policy (Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)), Lago
Vista, TX
Hill, Chris County Commissioner, 3 (Collin County), McKinney, TX
Horne, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Morrison, Kristi Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified School Counselor (Self),
Houston, TX
Newman, Jeremy (Self), Lucas, TX
Poe, Janet M. Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (Self), Houston, TX
Shaheen, Matt County Commissioner (Citizens of Pct #1), Plano, TX
Snodgrass, Benjamin (Self), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy self (self), Austin, TX
Waxman, Jubilee Campaign Law of Life Project - David Senior Counsel (Jubilee
Campaign - Law of Life Project), Washington, DC
Williams, Terry Public Policy Team (Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
Williams, Trent (self), Temple, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Bishop, Tiffani (Self), Austin, TX
Capo, Zeph (Self), Hou, TX
Cato, Genevieve Legislative Aide (Self), Austin, TX
Cornejo, Arlene Student (self), Austin, TX
Cornell, Victor Austin Regional Coordinator (American Civil Liberties Union - Texas
Affiliate), Austin, TX
Forge, Veronica (Self), Austin, TX
McCann, Emily Policy Analyst (Self Only), Carrollton, TX
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
McDuffie, Kristin Teacher (self), Austin, TX
Mize, Garrett Vice Chair of Austin ISD School Health Advisory Council (self), Austin, TX
Perez, Justin W. Student (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Santana, Alda (self), Austin, TX
Waters, Katherine N/A (self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Pisciotta, John Executive Director (Pro-Life Waco), Waco, TX
AGAINST:
McDowell, Susan Executive Director, LifeWorks (self), Austin, TX
Parken, Judith Member of Women's Health Committee (League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
Rayne, Karen Founder (Unhushed), Austin, TX
SCHLENKER, DR. DIRECTOR OF HEALTH (CITY OF SAN ANTONIO), SA, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Aschmutat, Jacob N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Hagee, Rev. John Pastor and Chancellor (Cornerstone Christian Schools), San Antonio, TX
Kennedy, Chris Director of Fine Arts (Cornerstone Christian Schools), San Antonio, TX
Lambert, Tim President (Tx Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Longoria, Robert (Self), San Antonio, TX
Perez, Lisa (Self), Helotes, TX
Wright, Alexander (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Martin, Joe Assistant Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas High
School Coaches Association), Bulverde, TX
Motheral, Mike Superintendent, Sundown ISD (Tx Assoc. of School Administrators &
Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Parrish, Deborah retired school teacher - UIL (self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Bass, Joshua (self), Baton Rouge, LA
Hastings, Paul (self), Lago Vista, TX
Huber, David (Self), Temple, TX
Newman, Anne (myself), San Antonio, TX
Newman, Jeremy (Self), Lucas, TX
Snodgrass, Benjamin (Self), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Self (Self), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIRECTOR (AMERICANS for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Williams, Trent (Self), Temple, TX
AGAINST:
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Tipton, Sam Chairman (Texas Coalition for Extracurricular Activities), Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
FOR:
Baker, Sara Director of Special Education (Fannin County SSA), Dodd City, TX
Morrison, Todd Superintendent (Honey Grove ISD), Honey Grove, TX
Neal, Brian Supt. Savoy ISD (1A small schools), Savoy, TX
Weaver, Kevin High School Principal (Honey Grove ISD), Honey Grove, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
AGAINST:
Dimitry, Lauren Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Jovanovic, Christine Healthy Lifestyles Chair (also providing written testimony) (Texas
PTA), Austin, TX
Rathbone, Marissa Director of Policy and Programs (Partnership for a Healthy Texas),
Austin, TX
Swanson MD, Lisa MD (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pediatric Society,
Public Health Coalition, Texas medical Association), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Executive Director (Tx Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Assn.), Austin, TX
Jones, Cheryl Pres Elect Texas Medical Assoc Alliance (Texas Medical Assoc Alliance),
Temple, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex Dir (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Mott, Vernagene Pflugerville ISD Trustee (Texas Association of School Boards +
Pflugerville ISD), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Benson, DO, Anastasia D.O. Family Medicine (Self), Dallas, TX
Berger, Alisa MD (Self; / TMA), Lake Jackson, TX
Botsford, Lindsay Family Medicine Physician (TMA), Houston, TX
Bufkin, Alice Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator (Texans Care for Children),
Austin, TX
Casanova, MD, Mark Director Clinical Ethics + Palliative Care, Baylor University Medical
Center, Dallas (TMA / Self), Dallas, TX
Clarke, Sherry Reg. Nurse (TMAA Texas Medical Association Alliance self), Austin, TX
Cole, DO, Steven Physician (TMA), Dallas, TX
Cooney, Diane (Self + Texas Med. Assoc. alliance), Temple, TX
Darrouzet, Michael Executive Vice President / CEO (Dallas County Medical Society),
Dallas, TX
Evans MD, Caronlyn A (self), Dallas, TX
Fleeger MD, David (Self, TMA), Austin, TX
Hays, Steven physician (Dallas County Medical Society), Dallas, TX
Helfand MD, Sarah Pediatrician (DCMS, TPS), Dallas, TX
Lairmore, Karen (Texas Medical Association Alliance), Belton, TX
Nelson, Vincent TMA Alternate Delegate / Physician (TMA Texas Medical Association),
Houston, TX
OSTERMAN, M.D. (married surname CHWALEK), DEBRA M. PSYCHIATRIST
(TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION + SELF), CYPRESS, TX
Ratner, Ian MD (Self), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Royer, Christian Board Member (Texas Medical Association), Frisco, TX
Rugwani, MD, Rajiv (Self + TMA), Duncanville, TX
Secrest, M.D, Les Physician (Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
Sherry MD, Cynthia (TMA), TX
Valadka, Alex M.D. (Self and TMA), Austin, TX
Vertrees, MD, Stephanie (Self, TMA), Austin, TX
Zaafran, Sherif TMA Delegate (Texas Medical Association), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
ANDERSON, DAVID D. CONSULTANT (ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES),
AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Bordelon, Kenneth Government Relations Chair (Texas Association for College Admission
Counseling), Van Alstyne, TX
Champion, Nancy School Counselor (Texas Counseling Association), Weatherford, TX
Solmonson, Dr. Le'Ann Director of Counselor Education Programs (self - Texas
Counseling Association), Nacogdoches, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aslinia, Dr. Dean Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor / Professor (Self),
McKinney, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Francis, Alan Professor (Self), McKinney, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Hough, Summer Student (Self), Austin, TX
Joiner, Lydia Lead Counselor (self / TCA), Conroe, TX
Morrison, Kristi Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified School Counselor (Self),
Houston, TX
Munsey PhD, NCC, LPC-S, Rebecca License Professional Counselor / Supervisor &
Counselor Educator (Self), Waco, TX
Nunez, Laura student (Professional Counseling) (Self), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Phan, Thao M. LMFT, LPC (Austin - Bee Caves Counseling Center), Austin, TX
Poe, Janet M Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (Self), Houston, TX
Proctor, Carrie Certified School Counselor (Self + Texas Counseling Association), Round
Rock, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
San Miguel, Natalie (Sigma Tau Sigma branch of Chi Sigma Iota), Hutto, TX
Stewart, Dr. Allison M. Licensed Psychologist / Counselor Educator (Self), Waco, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Sunderman, Sherry (TCA), The Woodlands, TX
Taravella, Emily (TX Counseling Assn.), Nacogdoches, TX
AGAINST:
Cardenas, Melva V. Executive Director (Texas Association of School Personnel
Administrators), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Exec. Director (Tx Association of Community Schools (TACS)), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
ANDERSON, DAVID D. CONSULTANT (ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES),
AUSTIN, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director - Governmental Relations (Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bordelon, Kenneth Government Relations (Texas Association for College Admission
Counseling), Van Alstyne, TX
Proctor, Carrie Ann Certified school couselor (Texas Counseling Association), Round
Rock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aslinia, Dr. Dean Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor / Professor (self),
McKinney, TX
Borden, Sandi Executive Director (Tx Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association),
Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Champion, Nancy School Counselor (Texas Counseling Association), Weatherford, TX
Francis, Alan Professor (Self), McKinney, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Hollingsworth, Lonnie Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Hough, Summer Student (Self), Austin, TX
Joiner, Lydia Lead Counselor (self / TCA), Conroe, TX
Morrison, Kristi Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified School Counselor (Self),
Houston, TX
Munsey, Rebecca License Professional Counselor / Supervisor & Counselor Educator
(Self), Waco, TX
Nunez, Laura Graduate student (Professional Counseling) (Self), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools), Laguna Vista, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 5, 2013 8:30 AM
Phan, Thao M. LMFT, LPC (Austin - Bee Caves Counseling Center), Austin, TX
Poe, Janet M Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (Self), Houston, TX
San Miguel, Natalie (Sigma Tau Sigma branch of Chi Sigma Iota), Hutto, TX
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Solmonson, Le'Ann Dir of Counselor Ed Programs (self - TX Counseling Asso),
Nacogdoches, TX
Stewart, Dr. Allison M. Licensed Psychologist / Counselor Educator (Self), Waco, TX
Sunderman, Sherry (TCA), The Woodlands, TX
Taravella, Emily (Texas Counseling Assn), Nacogdoches, TX