WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hernandez, Ana L. Director of Policy + Programs (also providing written testimony)
(Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (Texas Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hernandez, Ana L. Director of Policy + Programs (also providing written testimony)
(Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce), El Paso, TX
ON:
Swanson, Steve Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hernandez, Ana L. Director of Policy + Programs (also providing written testimony)
(Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce), El Paso, TX
ON:
Swanson, Steve Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hernandez, Ana L. Director of Policy + Programs (also providing written testimony)
(Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Sterling, Ed Director of Member Services (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas
Disability Policy Consortium), Austin, TX
Moussa, Nagla (also providing written testimony) (Self & Arc of Tx. National Autism
Assoc. of No. Tx.), Plano, TX
ON:
Lenz, Gene Director, Federal & State Education Policy (TEA), Austin, TX
Parks, Ursula Director (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Borreca, Chris Partner Thompson & Horton (Self), Houston, TX
Geigerman, Louis H. President (Self - National ARD/IEP Advocates), Houston, TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lilly, Janna Director Governmental Relations (TCASE Texas Council of Administrators of
Special Education), Austin, TX
FOR:
Black, Donna Educational Consultant (also providing written testimony) (self), Frisco, TX
Borreca, Christopher Partner (also providing written testimony) (Self, 40+ school
districts), Houston, TX
Cheramie, Ph.D., Gail Assoc. Professor, Lic. Psyc., LSSP (also providing written
testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
Eskridge, Laura Lead LSSP PPCD / Developmental Assessment Team (also providing
written testimony) (Katy ISD), Magnolia, TX
Goforth, Laurie Director of Special Programs, DISD Treasurer, ARC of the Gulf Coast
(also providing written testimony) (Dickinson ISD), Dickinson, TX
Hess, Christine Executive Director Special Services (also providing written testimony)
(Spring Independent School District), Houston, TX
Horton, Dr. Anita S. Director, Counseling & Psychological Services (also providing
written testimony) (Katy ISD), Katy, TX
LaRue, Sally Director of Educational Support Services (also providing written testimony)
(Humble ISD), The Woodlands, TX
Miller, Virginia G. Special Services Administrator (also providing written testimony)
(Brownsville I.S.D.), Los Fresnos, TX
Peltier, Cynthia Director of Special Education (also providing written testimony) (TCISD),
Pearland, TX
Shafer, Fred Retired Special Education Director (also providing written testimony)
(SELF), Katy, TX
Williams, Kathryn Director - Special Educator (also providing written testimony) (Katy
ISD), Katy, TX
AGAINST:
Geigerman, Louis H. President National ARD/IEP Advocates (also providing written
testimony) (self), Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda caregiver and advocate (self and family), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas),
Austin, TX
Moussa, Nagla (also providing written testimony) (Self & Arc of Texas - National Autism
Assoc. of No Tx.), Plano, TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (Texas Assoc. of School Administrators), Austin,
TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Horton, Janet Partner (Self and 40 + school districts), Houston, TX
McCraw, Ken Exec Dir (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Thomas, Amanda Advocacy Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lilly, Janna Director Governmental Relations (Texas Council of Administrators of Special
Education), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aschmutat, Jacob N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Lambert, Tim President (also providing written testimony) (Tx Home School Coalition),
Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Blosser, Jeremy Self (Self), Arlington, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Hedtke, Amy Mom (self), Red Oak, TX
Moore, Brandon (self), Fort Worth, TX
Motheral, Mike Superintendent (Texas Assoc. of School Administrators / Tx Assoc. of
School Boards Texas Assoc. of Community Schools), Sundown, TX
ON:
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casanova, Roy (Equal Access Education), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Spring Branch, TX
Hastings, Paul - (self), Lago Vista, TX
Horne, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Huber, David (Self), Temple, TX
King, James (Self), Round Rock, TX
McKinley, Toni (Self), Austin, TX
Snodgrass, Ben (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Trent (Self), Temple, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beckmeyer, Teresa (Self - Home School family), Colorado City, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Fazio, Heather Executive Director, I (Texans for Accountable Government), Cedar Park,
TX
Flint, Marla Officer (S.W. Jones Co. Taxpayers), Merkel, TX
Hazelwood, Richard Superintendent (Kirbyville CISD), Kirbyville, TX
Parker, Jimmy Superintendent (Roosevelt ISD), Lubbock, TX
Popinski, Bob Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Rutledge, D.W. Executive Director (Tx. High School Coaches Asso.), San Marcos, TX
Spiller, Kevin Superintendent (Seagraves ISD), Seagraves, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
Stanford II, Ken Tarrant County Treasurer Libertarian Party (Self), Bedford, TX
Tipton, Sam Executive Director - Chair (Texas Girls Coaches Association Texas Coalition
for Extracurricular Activities), Austin, TX
Wade, Chris Superintendent (Ralls ISD), Ralls, TX
Youngblood, Herb Superintendent (Abernathy ISD), Abernathy, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
FOR:
French, Micheal Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Quinlan ISD),
Quinlan, TX
Jefferies, Don Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Greenville ISD),
Greenville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Assoc. Exec. Director (Tx Association of School Administrators), Austin,
TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Exec Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Ex. Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Popinski, Bob Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Freeman, Kathryn Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Appleseed),
Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Dir - Govt. Relations (TCASE Texas Council of Adm. of Special Education),
Austin, TX
Moll, Jeanette Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Juvenile Justice Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Care For Children), Austin, TX
ON:
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Cornell, Victor Austin Regional Coordinator (American Civil Liberties Union - Texas
Affiliate), Austin, TX
Crawford, Mercodi Policy Associate (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Fabelo, Dr. Tony Director of Research (Justice Center, Council of State Governments),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Hartman, Eric Director of Government Relations (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
FOR:
Berry, Traci VP Community Engagement (Goodwill Industries of Central Texas), Austin,
TX
Bess, Scott Chief Operating Officer (also providing written testimony) (Goodwill
Industries of Central Texas), Indianapolis, IN
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc.of Business), Austin, TX
Smith, Addie Director of Govt. Affairs (TX Charter Management Organizations), Austin,
TX
Thomas, Amanda Director of Advocacy (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Biscoe, Laureen Deputy Director of Workforce Programs (Texas Workforce Commission),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Diaz, Doreen Mom (Parent Revolution), Adelanto, CA
Golsan, James Education Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Popescu, April Advocacy Dir (Parent Revolution), LA, CA
Romero, Gloria Senator (Ret.) (Calif. Democrats for Education Reform), LA, CA
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
Young, Caprice VP Education, Laura and John Arnold Foundation (Individual), Houston,
TX
AGAINST:
Barzano, Lorie Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Tx - AFT), Austin,
TX
ON:
Swanson, Steve Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dunn, David Exec Director (Tx Charter Schools Assn), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Vielma, Eliza Legislative Affairs and New Media (Americans for Prosperity - Texas),
Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (TCTA), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Exec Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Popinski, Bob Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
FOR:
JONES, ADAM (TEXANS FOR EDUCATION REFORM), AUSTIN, TX
Zeske, Jessica Teacher (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Erben, Andrew President (TIER), Austin, TX
Vielma, Eliza Legislative Affairs and New Media (Americans for Prosperity - Texas),
Austin
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 26, 2013 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA and Tx Assoc of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Brown, Jan CASA Volunteer (Child Advocates San Antonio), Canyon Lake, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Asso. For the
Protection of Children), Wimberley, TX
McCraw, Ken Exec Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Milam, Dr. Susan Dir. of Govt. Relations (National Association of Social Workers / Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Juvenile Justice Policy Associate (Texans Care For Children), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
ON:
Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Supreme Court Permanent Judicial Commission for
Children, Youth, & Families), Austin, TX