WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Wofford, Molly Executive Director (Texas Partnership for Out of School Time), Austin,
TX
ON:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Jay Lobby (Boys + Girls Clubs), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (Untied Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Finck, James CEO YMCA Austin (YMCA State Alliance), Austin, TX
Hayes, Patricia V. Policy Consultant (Stand for Children Texas), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director (TCASE), Austin, TX
Maddox, David - (Self), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Vannoy, Tamara Advocacy Chairman (Texas Afterschool Association), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
von Haefen, Katherine Senior Program Manager (United Way of Greater Houston),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex. Dir. (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin - (-), Laguna Vista, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (Rockdale ISD, Texas Association of Mid Size Schools),
Rockdale, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Abraham, Salem Board member of Canadian ISD + board member of Texans for Education
Reform (Self, Texans for Education Reform), Canadian, TX
Chatham, Jennifer (Self), Tomball, TX
Chatham, John (Self.), Tomball, TX
Golsan, James Education Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Haney, Julie Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (Coalition for Public
Schools), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - AFT), Austin,
TX
ON:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Dir. of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Computer Education Association), Georgetown, TX
Myslinski, David State Policy Director (Digital Learning Now!), Washington, DC
Willis, Randy Superintendent (Granger ISD), Granger, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Snodgrass, Ben Policy Analyst (Texas Home School Coalition), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIR (AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY), 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 Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Clayton, Nan - (League of Women Voters - TX), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), 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
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
McCraw, Ken Ex Dir (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Quinn, Dan Communications Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Assistant Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (Rockdale ISD, TAMS), Rockdale, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Popinski, Bob Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Beltran, Policy Program Director, Erika (also providing written testimony) (Teaching
Trust), Dallas, TX
Freeman, Isaac Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Teaching Trust, Self), Dallas,
TX
Hodge, Stacey Teacher Science 7th + 8th (also providing written testimony) (Teaching
Trust), Dallas, TX
Wisniewski, Danielle Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Teaching Trust, self),
Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Canaday, Jennifer Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (also providing written
testimony) (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry retired superintendent (Texas Association of Community Schools), Round
Rock, TX
MALFARO, LOUIS Secretary - Treasurer (Texas Am. Fed of Teachers (Tx AFT)), Austin,
TX
Martin, Ed Director of Public Affairs (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Crafton, Susie Interim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Stand for
Children), Houston, TX
Fitzpatrick, John Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Educate Texas),
Dallas, TX
GIARRANTANI, DOMINIC Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Hill, Dr. Julie General Manager, Human Capital Accountability (also providing written
testimony) (Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Paige, Rod (TER), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coaltion), Austin, TX
Holm, Anthony (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Maddox, David Director (Kids First), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
King, Mike Supt (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX
ON:
Cardenas, Melva V. Executive Director (Texas Association of School Personnel
Administrators), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Moses, Mike Chair - Texas Teaching Commission (Self), Dallas, TX
Nelson, Jim Executive Director (AVID), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy Assoc. Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Griffing, John Reporter, Journalist, Public Speaker (also providing written testimony)
("myself"), Houston, TX
McGregor 'Ms. Mac', Jeanine Teache - (Pre K thru 12) Educational Researcher (also
providing written testimony) (Self.), Ballinger, TX
Sands, Kara Mom (also providing written testimony) (Self & my 3 children - they attend a
public CSCOPE school), Corpus Christi, TX
Smith, Michelle Associate State Director for Concerned Women for America (Concerned
Women for America and Self), Rockwall, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIR (Americans For Prosperity), Austin, TX
Vera, Colleen NA (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Barnett, Shaun Superintendent (Stamford ISD), Stamford, TX
Bland, Eddie Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Community Schools), Bridgeport, TX
Blincoe, Reece Superintendent of Schools (Brownwood ISD), Brownwood, TX
Borchardt, Cheri Director of Curriculum - Instruction (Lorena ISD), Lorena, TX
Crum, Denver Superintendent (Springlake-Earth ISD), Earth, TX
Drews, Ed.D., Celia Principal Lorena M.S. (Lorena ISD), Woodway, TX
Hinojosa, Saul Superintendent (Somerset ISD), Somerset, TX
Motheral, Mike Superintendent - Sundown ISD (Self, Texas Association of Community
Schools), Sundown, TX
Parish, Mark President of the Board (Springlake-Earth ISD), Earth, TX
Parker, Jimmy Superintendent (Roosevelt ISD and Texas Association of Community
Schools), Lubbock, TX
Richey, Alan Superintendent (Bronte ISD), Bronte, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
Riley, Kevin V. Pres Board of Trustees (Springlake-Earth ISD), Springlake, TX
Robinson, Larry Superintendent (Valley Mills ISD), Valley Mills, TX
Stanford, Kevin Superintendent (Kerens ISD & ESC 12), Kerens, TX
Willis, Randy Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Granger ISD), Round
Rock, TX
Youngblood, Herb Superintendent (Abernathy ISD), Abernathy, TX
ON:
Bass, John Executive Director (Region 16 ESC), Amarillo, TX
Cargill, Barbara Chair, State Board of Education (also providing written testimony) (self),
The Woodlands, TX
Frey, Neal none (also providing written testimony) (self), Longview, TX
Parrish, Deborah L. (self-), San Antonio, TX
Ratliff, Thomas SBOE Member (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Terry Executive Director (Region 13 ESC), Austin, TX
Wells, Pam Executive Director - Region 4 ESC (Region 4 ESC), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bartlett, Laurie President (On Point Broadcasting + Self), Austin, TX
Bennett, Sandra Volunteer - Pro Life (Life Speaks), Ennis, TX
Bradford, Scott Citizen (Texas, Dallas & Tarrant County Eagle Forum), Grapevine, TX
Bradford, Trayce Dallas Eagle Forum Pres. (Dallas Eagle Forum, Texas Eagle Forum),
Grapevine, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Texas Eagle Forum and Self (Homemaker)),
Weatherford, TX
Hettinger, Ann STaTe Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Madsen, Lisa Steering Committee (Concerned Women for America of South Texas),
Richmond, TX
Pena, Martin - (-), Laguna Vista, TX
Pitts, Tricia (Center for the Preservation of American Ideals), Ennis, TX
Roberts, Beverly Director (Concerned Women for America of South Texas), Houston, TX
SAENZ, JONATHAN PRESIDENT (TEXAS VALUES), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Sterling Bousman, Brett Substitute Teacher; Certified Social Studies Teacher (4-8)(8-12)
(Self), San Marcos, TX
Wood, Cecilia M. Legislative Liason (Concerned Women for America of Texas), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Gibson, Greg Supt. of Schools (Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD), Schertz, TX
Haenisch, Barry retired superintendent (Self), Round Rock, TX
King, Mike Supt. (Bridge City ISD), Bridge City, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
Quinn, Dan Communications Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Robertson, Rebecca L Legal & Policy Director (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (Rockdale ISD, Texas Association of Mid Size Schools),
Rockdale, TX
ON:
Wargo, Kyle Executive Director Region 17 ESC (Region 17 ESC), Lubbock, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Popinski, Bob Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Williams, Michael L. Commissioner of Education (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sands, Kara Mom (Self & my 3 children - ages 11 & 9 (twins) 5th gr. 3rd gr.), Corpus
Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
Beneski, Amy Assoc. Exec. Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Bland, Eddie Superintendent (Texas Association of Community Schools), Bridgeport, TX
Canaday, Jennifer Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Crum, Denver Superintendent (Springlake-Earth ISD), Earth, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex. Dir. (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Motheral, Mike Superintendent - Sundown ISD (Self, Texas Assoc of Community
Schools), Sundown, TX
Parish, Mark Board President (Springlake-Earth ISD), Earth, TX
Parker, Jimmy Superintendent (Roosevelt ISD and Texas Association of Community
Schools), Lubbock, TX
Pena, Martin - (-), Laguna Vista, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Riley, Kevin V. Pres Board of Trustees (Springlake - Earth ISD), Springlake, TX
Robinson, Larry Superintendent (Valley Mills ISD), Valley Mills, TX
Stanford, Kevin Superintendent (Kerens ISD), Kerens, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (Rockdale ISD, TAMS), Rockdale, TX
Youngblood, Herb Superintendent (Abernathy ISD), Abernathy, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
AGAINST:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), 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
Weeks, Allen Executive Director (Austin Voices for Education / SAVE TEXAS
SCHOOLS), Austin, TX
ON:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Craig, Asa Education Research and Policy Analyst at Laura and John Arnold Foundation
(Self), Houston, TX
Garcia, Veronica Government Relations Director (Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Stone, Michael Chief External Relations Officer (New Schools for New Orleans), New
Orleans, LA
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Richie, Jr., Carl S. Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIR (AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
McCraw, Ken Ex. Dir (Texas Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (Rockdale ISD, TAMS), Rockdale, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Crafton, Susie Interim Executive Director (Stand for Children Texas), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Boards and
Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Popinski, Bob Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Holm, Anthony (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
ON:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 2, 2013 8:30 AM
Byer, Von Deputy General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Hartman, Eric Director of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
AFT), Austin, TX
Motheral, Mike Supt - Sundown ISD (Self -), Sundown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Courreges (Courageous), David Attorney (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Hastings, Paul Public Policy Director (Texas Home School Coalition), Lago Vista, TX
Richie, Jr., Carl S. Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIR (AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY), 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
McCraw, Ken Ex Dir (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (Rockdale ISD, TAMS), Rockdale, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
Popinski, Bob Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX