WITNESS LIST
Education
April 16, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
Anthony, David CEO (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand Texas),
Houston, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Dir of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Computer Education Association (TCEA)), Georgetown, TX
Beto, Barbara Legislative Action Chair (also providing written testimony) (Texas PTA),
Round Rock, TX
Brown, Kevin Superintendent (Alamo Heights ISD and Texas School Coalition), San
Antonio, TX
Carbojal, Linlee High School Counselor (Three Rivers ISD), Three Rivers, TX
Chavez, Dr. Jesus President, TSA (also providing written testimony) (Texas School
Alliance), Round Rock, TX
Duron, Dr. Jodi Superintendent of Schools for Elgin ISD (Texas Association of Mid-Size
Schools (TAMS)), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
Floyd, Robert Exec Dir. Texas Music Educators Assc. Chair Texas Coalition for Quality
Arts Education (Above), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec Director (Texas Assoc of Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Kellner, Lawrence W. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Majcher, Dineen Parent, TAMSA Board Member (also providing written testimony)
(TAMSA Self), Austin, TX
Obermier, Caleb 5th grade student at Henrietta Elementary (self), Henrietta, TX
Obermier, Kelly Mother and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (self), Henrietta, TX
Rigues, Bobby J. Aledo ISD school board president (Aledo ISD + Texas Assoc. of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector L. President and CEO (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Salazar, Joanne (self TAMSA), Austin, TX
Trevino, Theresa Treasurer (Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment),
Austin, TX
Whiteker, Mary Ann Superintendent, Hudson ISD (Texa Association of School
Administrators), Lufkin, TX
Wright, Howell Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Rockdale ISD, Texas
Association of Community Schools, Texas Association of Mid Size Schools), Rockdale, TX
Yeager, Laura Parent + Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assesments (TAMSA)
(Self + TAMSA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew SVP (also providing written testimony) (Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
West, Dr. Sandra Chair - Legislative Committee (also providing written testimony)
(Science Teachers Association of Tx), Bulverde, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 16, 2013 8:30 AM
Windham, Jim Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Institute for Education
Reform), Houston, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Business
Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Bono - MALDEF, Marisa Attorney (MALDEF), SA, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Clark, Dr. David Vice President, Texas Assessment Program (Pearson), Round Rock, TX
Cure, Stephen Director of Education (Texas State Historical Association), Denton, TX
Eastman, Anna president, Houston ISD Board of Trustees (Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Fitzpatrick, John Executive Director (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Getz, Amy Manager of Community College Services (also providing written testimony)
(Charles A. Dana Center, Univ of TX), Austin, TX
Hardy, Pat District 11 Tex State Board of Education (Self), F W, TX
Klussmann, Duncan Superintendent (Spring Branch), Houston, TX
Koehler, William H. (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - AFT), Austin,
TX
Swanson, Steve Citizen (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, Kathi Mom (My family), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (* Texas Association of Goodwill Industries), Austin, TX
Arnold, Joe Government Affairs Mngr (BASF), Austin, TX
Bamberg, Wanda Superintendent (Aldine ISD), Houston, TX
Barber, Kathy (NFIB / Texas), Austin, TX
Bennett, Tony President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Borskey, Mark (Texas Recreational Vehicle Association), Austin, TX
Castro, Elizabeth Manager, State Government Affairs (Lyondell Basell), Houston, TX
Chambers, HD Superintendent (Self, Alief ISD, Texas Association of Suburban &
Mid-Urban Schools), Houston, TX
Chatron, Michael J. President (AGC Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Cook, Kim (TAMSA), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Assn.), Austin, TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Garza, Norma Assoc. Legislative Dir. (TX Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Gilcrease, Buck Superintendent (Texas Rural Education Association, Texas Association of
Community Schools), Hillsboro, TX
Golemon, Kinnan (Shell Oil Company), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Legislative Director (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 16, 2013 8:30 AM
Green, Terry Ex. Director (Family + Consumer Sciences Teachers Assn. of TX), Austin,
TX
Hazlewood, Steve Director (Dow Chemical), Austin, TX
Holcombe, Linda Executive Director (Texas Industrial Vocational Assoc (TIVA)), Austin,
TX
Hoyer, Randall J. Superintendent (Lampasas ISD), Lampasas, TX
Johnson, Karen R. President / CEO (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Leyden, Tom Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of Secondary School
Principals), Austin, TX
McClure, Barney Executive Director (Agriculture Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Huntsman Corp. and Sherwin Alumina Co.), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Moore, Julie V.P. Governmental Relations (Occidental Petroleum), Austin, TX
Muller, Robert Superintendent (Killeen Independent School District), Killeen, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Painovich, Robin Executive Director (Career & Technology Assoc. of Texas), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Reaves, Jim Director, Legislative + Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery + Landscape
Association), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Rohrbach, Kenneth Superintendent (Three Rivers ISD), Three Rivers, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Seeger, Debbie Director for Strategic Initiatives (Self and Corpus Christi ISD), Corpus
Christi, TX
Sheets, Gene Superintendent - Muleshoe ISD; President - Texas Association of Rural
Schools (Muleshoe ISD + Texas Association of Rural Schools), Muleshoe, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (PRAXAIR, Toyota, Port San Antonio, San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Skaggs, Jason Exec. Director of Govt. and Public Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle
Raisers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Thomas, Chelsey Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Turley, Darren Executive Director (Texas Association of Dairymen), Austin, TX
Turner, Bob Consultant (Texas Poultry Federation), Voss, TX
White, Michael Vice President (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Dayoub, Richard President and CEO (El Paso Chamber of Commerce), El Paso, TX
Tays, Sara Southwest Government Relations Manager (Exxon Mobil Corporation), Austin,
TX
ON:
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 16, 2013 8:30 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director Govt. Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Prewett, Matt Volunteer (Texas Parents Union), Cedar Park, TX
AGAINST:
Sproull, Bill President + CEO (Metroplex Technology Business Council), Richardson, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (* Texas Association of Goodwill Industries * Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Assn.), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Ex. Director (Tx Assn of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Govt. Relations (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Dir. Govt. Rel (also providing written testimony) (TCASE), Austin, TX
Merritt, Heather Life Skills teacher (TCASE, Education Austin (TSTA / AFT)), Austin, TX
Ploetz, Vanessa Special Education Teacher (TCASE), Boerne, TX
Sheppard, Janet Teacher (TCASE), Boerne, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. of Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba (Self), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 16, 2013 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Assn.), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry retired superintendent (Texas Association of Community School), Round
Rock, TX
Pfeifer, Jeri Superintendent of Schools (Everman ISD), Fort Worth, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (*Texas Association of Goodwill Industries *Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec Director (Texas Assoc of Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT), Austin, TX
Sheets, Gene Superintendent - Muleshoe ISD ; President - Texas Assoc of Rural Schools
(Muleshoe ISD + Texas Assoc of Rural Schools), Muleshoe, TX
Trevino, Theresa (Self), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Yeager, Laura Self - parent of 3 (Self - students / my children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (* Texas Association of Goodwill Industries), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Sheets, Gene Superintendent - Muleshoe ISD ; President - Texas Assoc of Rural Schools
(Muleshoe ISD + Texas Assoc of Rural Schools), Muleshoe, TX
ON:
Biscoe, Laurie Deputy Director, Workforce Programs (Texas Workforce Commission),
Austin, TX