WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Alvarado, Sylvia (- parent), Atascosa, TX
Cardinal DiNardo, Daniel Archbishop, Galveston-Houston (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Catholic Conference), Houston, TX
Eshleman, Dr. Jerry Superintendent (Cornerstone Christian Schools (TANS)), San Antonio,
TX
Evans, Charles Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association
of Non-Public Schools), Austin, TX
Ferguson, Jay Headmaster (also providing written testimony) ((TANS) Grace Community
School), Tyler, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hervitz, Jesse Associate Political Director (Orthodox Union), Washington, DC
Langer, Rabbi Eliezer Rabbi (Tiferet Israel Congregation), Austin, TX
Levi, Natalie Parent - CEO (Self - Parents), Dallas, TX
McGee, Bill Headmaster (Hill Country Christian School of Austin), Leander, TX
Miller, Matt Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Institute for Justice
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Patterson, Jeff Executive Director, Texas Catholic Conference (Texas Catholic
Conference), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, CMF., + Most Rev. Placido Bishop of Lubbock. (Roman Catholic Diocese of
Lubbock.), Lubbock, TX
Seguin, Julie Director (Hope for the Future - Archdiocese of San Antonio), San Antonio,
TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIRECTOR (also providing written testimony) (AMERICANS FOR
PROSPERITY), Austin, TX
Zurek (Bishop), Patrick J. Bishop of Amarillo (also providing written testimony) (Diocese
of Amarillo), Amarillo, TX
AGAINST:
Anthony, David CEO (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand Texas),
Houston, TX
Barzano, Lorie Parent (also providing written testimony) (Coalition Strengthen Austin
Urban Schools), Austin, TX
Deigaard, Sue Mom (Self), Houston, TX
Frandsen, Dana C(hris) Concerned Citizen + Grandparent (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Charles Foster Pastor, Bread Fellowship, Fort Worth (Coalition for Public
Schools), Fort Worth, TX
Moffat, Susan (Save Texas Schools), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand Texas), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Robertson, Rebecca L. Legal & Policy Director (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Terry, Mark Principal (Self), Grapevine, TX
Weeks, Allen Executive Director (Save Texas Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Ladner, Matthew Senior Fellow (Texas Public Policy Foundation), PHX, AZ
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Amador, Matthew (Diocese of lBK), Lorenzo, TX
Amador, Stephen (Diocese of Lubbock), Idalou, TX
Betancourt, Ana (Diocese of Lubbck), Slaton, TX
Blanco, Jacob Lee (Diocese of lubbock), New Deal, TX
Cantu, Kirstie (Diocese of LBK.), LBK., TX
Cantu, Maegan (Diocese of Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Cantu, Michael Diocese of Lubbock (Self), Lubbock, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Eugene, Darrick General Counsel (Texas Assoc of Educational Service Providers), Austin,
TX
Flores, + Daniel Ernest Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville , (Diocese of
Brownsville), Brownsville, TX
Garcia, Andrea (Diocese of Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Garcia-Siller, Gustavo Archbishop of San Antonio, TX (Catholic Church San Antonio TX),
San Antonio, TX
Guillory, Bishop Curtis Bishop of the Diocese of Beaumont (Catholic Church - Diocese of
Beaumont, TX), Beaumont, TX
Gunn, Maggie (Self), Uvalde, TX
Hessor, LeRoy individual (individual), Temple, TX
Hinze, Karen A. individual (individual), Temple, TX
Jimenez, Francisco (Diocese of LBK), Lamesa, TX
King, Morgan (Diocese of Lubbock), Slaton, TX
Miller, Donald P. Public School Parent (Self), Arlington, TX
Morin, Marparethe E Individual (Individual), Temple, TX
Mulvey, Bishop Michael Bishop (Diocese of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Newman, Jeremy Legislative Liaison (Texas Home School Coalition), Lucas, TX
Ortiz, Alexandria (Diocese of LBK), Slaton, TX
Peters, Susan individual (Self), Belton, TX
Pfeifer, Bishop Michael Catholic Bishop (Catholic Church), San Angelo, TX
Phillips, Calvin School Counselor (Self), Georgetown, TX
Raposo, Marco Peace & Justice Ministry Director (Diocese of El Paso / Self), El Paso, TX
Ruiz, Kevin (Self), Idalou, TX
SAENZ, JONATHAN PRESIDENT (TEXAS VALUES), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Schoolfield, Robert President (Texans for Parental Choice in Education), Austin, TX
Segura, Deacon Francisco Director Marriage & Family Life (Catholic Diocese of El Paso),
El Paso, TX
Seitz, Bishop Mark J. Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas (Texas Catholic Conference - Diocese of
Dallas), Dallas, TX
Sheltz, Most. Rev. George A. Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Galveston / Houston
(Archdiocese of Galveston / Houston), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Tarin, Alex (Diocese of LBK), Idalou, TX
Thieme, Karen Concerned Citizen - teacher (TX Certified K-12) (Self), Temple, TX
Valdez, Andy (Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Valdez, SanTana (Lubbock Cathlic Diocese), New Deal, TX
Vasquez, Most. Rev. Joe S. Bishop of Diocese of Austin (Diocese of Austin), Austin, TX
Villegas, Cecelia (Lubbock Catholic Diocese), New Deal, TX
Wilkes, Malia (Lubbock Diocese), Lubbock, TX
Wood, Cecilia M. (Self), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Yanez, Armondo (Diocese of lubbock), lubbock, TX
Zuniga, Iza (Diocese of LBK), Lubbock, TX
Zuniga, Melissa L. (Diocese of LBK), Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Ausley, Robbie (Self), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Barnes, Karen (Self), Leander, TX
Barrick, Susan (Self), Lubbock, TX
Belgard, Susan (SELF, PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS + STAFF), Austin, TX
Beto, Barbara Legislative Action Chair (Texas PTA), Round Rock, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director - Governmental Relations (Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Carrara, Mary Annette Director (Liberal Ladies Who Lunch), Austin, TX
Charlton, Fiona (Self), Austin, TX
Corum, Claudia (Self), Austin, TX
Crump Samman, Karin Attorney (Self), Hills, TX
de la Fuente, Flavia (Blue Ribbon Lobby day), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Eves, Marvadene (SELF), Dripping Springs, TX
Flint, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Michael Superintendent (White Oak ISD), White Oak, TX
Gonzalez, Leah legislative intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haeusler, Sheryl (Self), Austin, TX
Haney, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Hanna, Katina L (Self), College Station, TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie F. Director of Legal Services / Governmental Relations (TX
Classroom Teachers Assn.), Austin, TX
Jacobs, Jane M. (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Jacobs, Karen (self), Heath, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Kendall, Rene (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Leyden, Tom Assoc. Exec. Director (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals),
Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Gov Rel (TCASE), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Special Asst (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex Dir (Tx Assn of Community Shools), Austin, TX
McEnerney, Aimee Trainer / Instructional Designer (SELF), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Miller, Katherine President (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Moak, Lyan M. Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Naranjo, Mary Ann CFO - A Pineywoods Home Health Care (A Pineywoods Home Health
Care), Lufkin, TX
Osterholt, Lisa (SELF), Little Elm, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Price, Ann (SELF), Arlington, TX
Pyle, Rhonda (A Pineywoods Home Service, IN), Huntington, TX
Rodman, Megan Deputy Director (Self), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Shelton, Susan State Democratic Executive Committeewoman - SD - 14 (Self), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (TX Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Silberman, Kathy (Self), Austin, TX
Sorvari, Sheila (Self - (Liberal ladies who lunch)), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Van Cleve, Genevieve Dep. Pol. Dir - Annie's List (Self), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD Board of Trustees (Arlington ISD Board
of Trustees), Austin, TX
Clayton, Nan - (League of Women Voters - Texas), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Billy Consultant (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Legal Services / Governmental Relations (TX
Classroom Teachers Assn.), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Swanson, Steve Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Aslinia, Dean psychotherapist (Self), McKinney, TX
Aslinia, Nasser - (Self), McKinney, TX
Barns, Todd Licensed Professional Counselor (Myself), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Baryeh, Nana Ama STUDENT (GRAD) (Self), San Marcos, TX
Beasley, Emily (Texas State University), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Corcovan, Ariane Masters in Counseling Student (Self), Austin, TX
Coulson, Frank Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Cyphers, Regina Student (Self), San Antonio, TX
Dahlberg, Nic Graduate Student (Self), Austin, TX
Doyle, Cynthia Licensed Professional Counselor (self), Krum, TX
Elder, Jodie Licensed Professional Counselor (self), Beeville, TX
Felts, Adriana R. Licensed Prof. Counselor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hinton, Gregory H. STUDENT (Self), BLANCO, TX
Hogue, Jennifer School Counselor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Holcomb, Michelle PhD - Counselor - Private Practice ; UTSA Professor (self), Boerne,
TX
Holliday, Mendy (Self), Austin, TX
Hough, Summer Student (Self), Austin, TX
Jagels, Kristin Student (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Kerdzik, Nikki Student (school counseling student) (School Counseling), Kerrville, TX
Lentschke, Jennifer (self), Driftwood, TX
Mojezati, Christine student (Tarleton State University), Plano, TX
Ostrominski, Mae student (Self), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Shirley, John (Texas Counseling Assoc.), Richardson, TX
Shuttlesworth, Lynda (Self), Plano, TX
Smith, James P. Professional Counselor (Self), Nacogdoches, TX
Sotsky, Rachel Student (Self), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wright, Christina Student (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lilly, Janna Dir - Gov. Rel (TCASE), Austin, TX
ON:
Brownson, Amanda Director (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Barnes, Karen (Self), Leander, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Legal Services / Governmental Relations (Texas
Classroom Teachers Assn.), 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 Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzalez, Leah legislative intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Juvenile Justice Policy Associate (Texans Care For Children), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of TX), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Patrick (S.C.L.C.), Ft. Worth, TX
Caver, Howard Founder (Ekklesia Christian School), Ft. Worth, TX
Freeman, Charles T. (School Choice), Fort Worth, TX
Golsan, James Education Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Harris, Denita J. (Self), Lancaster, TX
Jenkins, Cedric (SCLC), Irving, TX
Judson, Jeff Sr. Vice President / Director (San Antonio Tea Party / Heartland Institute), San
Antonio, TX
Logan, Tangie S. (School Choice), Arlington, TX
Luckey Graham, Patricia Executive Director of Womens Affairs at RKI (Children), Live
Oak, TX
Parker, Allan President (The Justice Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Schoolfield, Robert M. President (Texans for Parental Choice in Education), Austin, TX
Swindler, Randan Marie President (Steinhauser Stragies, LLC), Austin, TX
Tatum, Rev. Kyev President (Fort Worth Chapter) (Southern Christian Leadership
Conference (SCLC)), Ft. Worth, TX
Thomas Jr., Rev. Rudolph Minister (SCLC), F.W., TX
Venable, Peggy TX DIR. (also providing written testimony) (Americans for Prosperity),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Woods, Phaedra (SCLC), Ft Wth, TX
AGAINST:
Anthony, David CEO (Raise Your Hand Texas), Houston, TX
Barzano, Lorie Parent (also providing written testimony) (Coalition SAUS (Strengthen
Austin Urban Schools)), Austin, TX
ON:
Merrifield, Dr. John Professor of Economics, NCPA Senior Fellow (self, NCPA), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aldridge, Nancy (Harmony Baptist Church), Fort Worth, TX
Anderson, Verna Teachers' Assistant (School Choice), Ft Worth, TX
Bates, Panola (SCLC), FT. Worth, TX
Bray, Sharanay Pastor Restoration Kingdom International (Students of San Antonio, TX
School districts), Live Oak, TX
Browning, Genice (SCLC), Ft Worth, TX
Chambers, Michelle Principal / CEO (Ekklesia Christian School SCLC), Hurst, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Cooks, Jean (SCLC), Fort Worth, TX
Crosby, Wilbernita Principal (Miss Endy's Christian Academy), Benbrook, TX
Dial, Felicia Concern Parent (SBCC), Fort Worth, TX
Eugene, Darrick General Counsel (Texas Assoc. of Educational Service Providers), Austin,
TX
Evans, Ora. M. (SC LC), Ft. Worth, TX
FLINT CRAWFORD, CYNTHIA RN, Mental Health (CHILDREN OF TEXAS), FT
WORTH, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Tx Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Lawson, Clyde L. Minister of Music Harmony Miss. Bapt. Ch. (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Lawson, Frank Pastor (Harmony Bapt CH), Ft. Worth, TX
Lee, Aaron (School Choice), Arlington, TX
Lockman, Ida (SCLC), FT Worth, TX
London, Bobbie (School Choice), Ft. Worth, TX
McAuliffe, Brian (SELF), San Marcos, TX
Miller, Matt Executive Director (Institute for Justice Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Newman, Jeremy Legislative Liaison (Texas Home School Coalition), Lucas, TX
POLK, ANGIE (SCLC), Ft Worth, TX
Robinson, Dulsie (SCLC), Ft. Worth, TX
SAENZ, JONATHAN PRESIDENT (TEXAS VALUES), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Smith, Barbara Jean C.C. (Children of Texas), Ft. Worth, TX
Smith, Perry Bill Supporter (School Choice), Fort Worth, TX
Talley, Victor (School Choice), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Tatum, Tonya (SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)), Ft. Worth, TX
Taylor, Wayne E. (SCLC), Ft. Worth, TX
Thomas, Jean (SCLC), Ft. Worth, TX
Thomas, McConico (SCLC), Forrest Hills, TX
Thompkins, Brenda (SCLC), Fort Worth, TX
Thompson, Joe (School Choice), Fort, TX
Warren, Rickey (SCLC), Ft. Worth, TX
West Jr., Hoszel (School Choice), Crowley, TX
White, David (Taxpayer Savings Grants), Austin, TX
Wood, Cecilia Legislative Liason CWA of Texas (Concerned Women for America of
Texas and Self), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Barnes, Karen (Self), Leander, TX
Barrick, Susan (Self), Lubbock, TX
Belgard, Susan (Self, Public School Students, Personnel), Austin, TX
Beto, Barbara Legislative Action Chair (Texas PTA), Round Rock, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE), Austin, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director - Governmental Relations (Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Carrara, Mary Annette Director (Liberal Ladies Who Lunch), Austin, TX
CHARLTON, FIONA - (SELF), AUSTIN, TX
Corum, Claudia (Self), Austin, TX
Crump, Karin Atty (Self), The Hills, TX
de la Fuente, Flavia (Blue Ribbon Lobby Day), Austin, TX
Deigaard, Sue Mom (Self), Houston, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
EVES, MARVADENE (SELF), DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
Flint, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Dana C(hris) Concerned Citizen + Grandparent (Self), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Michael Superintendent (White Oak ISD), White Oak, TX
Gonzalez, Leah legislative intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haeusler, Sheryl (Self), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Billy Consultant (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Haney, Susan (Self + public school teachers), Austin, TX
Hanna, Katina L. (Self), College Station, TX
Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie Director of Legal Services / Governmental Relations (TX
Classroom Teachers Assn.), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Horobec, Eduard RETIRED (SELF), F'BURG, TX
HOROBEC, ELAINE Retired (self), F'BURG, TX
JACOBS, JANE M. (self), DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
Johnson, Charles Foster Pastor, Bread Fellowship (Coalition for Public Schools), Fort
Worth, TX
Keller, Kathleen Retired (Self), Kerrville, TX
Kendall, Rene (self), Pflugerville, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Leyden, Tom Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of Secondary School
Principals), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Dir Gov Rel (TCASE), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (TX Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
McEnerney, Aimee Trainer / Instructional Designer (SELF), Austin, TX
Miller, Katherine President (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Moak, Lyan M Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Moffat, Susan (SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS), Austin, TX
Naranjo, Mary Ann CFO - A Piney Woods Home Health Care (A Pineywoods Home
Health Care), Lufkin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Price, Ann (Self), Arlington, TX
Pyle, Rhonda (A Pineywoods Home Services, INC.), Huntington, TX
Ratliff, Bill (Raise Your Hand Texas), Mt. Pleasant, TX
Robertson, Rebecca L. Legal & Policy Director (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Rodman, Megan Deputy Director (Self), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Silberman, Katy (Self), Austin, TX
Sorrari, Sheila (Self), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Principal (Eubanks Intermediate School, Southlake, TX) (Self), Grapevine,
TX
Van Cleve, Genevieve Dep. Pol. Dir. Annie's List (Self), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Weeks, Allen Executive Director (SAVE TEXAS SCHOOLS), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD Board of Trustees (Arlington ISD Board
of Trustees), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX