WITNESS LIST
Education
May 14, 2013 8:30 AM
FOR:
SAENZ, JONATHAN PRESIDENT (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS
VALUES), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cornell, Victor Statewide Advocacy Manager (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chadwick, Ashley (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
ON:
West, Dr. Sandra Chair - STAT Legislative Committee (Science Teachers Assoc. of TX
(STAT)), Bulverde, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education
Association (TCEA)), Georgetown, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Clayton, Nan - (LWV - TX), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE - Texas Council of
Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Maddox, Ben (Kids First), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Reilly, Wendy Director, Government Affairs (The Technology Association of America
(TechAmerica)), Austin, TX
SABO, JASON (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Relations Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Dir. Family Support (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (Jill) Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Warzel, Geoff Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant (Arlington I.S.D. Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barber, Kathy (NFIB / Texas), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of Texas Professional
Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 14, 2013 8:30 AM
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE - Texas Council of
Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris lobbyist (The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Yeager, Laura Bd Member, Parent (TAMSA (texans Advocating for Meaningful Student
Assessment), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Joseph, Zenobia C. Educational Consulting (Self / A+ Writers Consulting, LLC), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Assn. of TX Professional
Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
Clayton, Nan - (LWV - Tx), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Dir. (TEPSA), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir. of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cotten, Amy - (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Erben, Andrew President (TIER), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camuz, Kaan Director of External Relations (self), Austin, TX
Erben, Andrew President (TIER), Austin, TX
Eugene, Darrick (SELF), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric Consultant (Tx. Charter School Association - TCSA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 14, 2013 8:30 AM
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Smith, Addie Director of Govt. Affairs (TX Charter Management Organizations), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Clayton, Nan - (LWV - Tx), Austin, TX
ON:
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Depty Ex. Dir. (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE - Texas Council of
Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Maddox, Ben (Kids First), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mata, Jill Chief Asst. Dist Attorney (Bexar County Dist Atty), San Ant, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Wilson, Columba P (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carreon, Jennifer Policy Researcher (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Coyle, Jeff Director of Intergovernmental Relations (City of San Antonio), SA, TX
Eckhart, Harley Deputy Ex. Dir. (TEPSA), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Dir of Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc. of School Boards), Austin,
TX
ON:
Aquino Garza, Priscilla Policy + Advocacy Officer (Educate TX), Austin, TX
West, Dr Sandra Chair STAT Legislative Committee (Science Teachers Assoc of Tx),
Bulverde, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 14, 2013 8:30 AM
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Maddox, Ben (Kids First), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Pena, Martin (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Armburst, John Executive Director and Founder (Austin Achieve Public Schools), Austin,
TX
Hayes, Patricia V. Policy Consultant (Stand for Children Texas), Austin, TX
Moses, Dr. Mike Former Commissioner of Education (Self), Dallas, TX
Nelson, Jim Executive Director (Self, Avid), Dallas, TX
FOR:
West, Dr. Sandra Chair - STAT Legislative Committee (Science Teachers Assoc. of Tx),
Bulverde, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development + Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
Hayes, Patricia Policy Consultant (Stand for Children Texas), Austin, TX
Maddox, Ben (Kids First), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (SELF), Laguna Vista, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (TX Rural Education Assn), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Moses, Dr. Mike Former Commissioner of Education (Self), Dallas, TX
Nelson, Jim Executive Director, Avid (AVID, Self), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hayes, Patricia V. Policy Consultant (Stand for Children Texas), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 14, 2013 8:30 AM
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Pena, Martin (SELF), Laguna Vista, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Tx. Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Shields, Julie Asst. Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Assoc. of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Huffman, Jeff Vice President (Texas Credit Union League), Dallas, TX
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Williston, VI, Christopher L. Vice President - Communications (Independent Bankers
Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cotten, Amy - (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Jones, Max Government Affairs Manager (The Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Pena, Martin (SELF), Laguna Vista, TX
Pierce, Lauren Grassroots Coordinator (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cotten, Amy - (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Orr, Dawson R. Superintendent, Highland Park ISD (also providing written testimony)
(TASA, TASB), Dallas, TX
Thomas, Kathi Mom (also providing written testimony) (My Family), Austin, TX
Yeager, Laura Bd Member, Parent (Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student
Assessment (TAMSA)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Joseph, Zenobia C. Educational Consultant (A+ Writers Consulting, LLC), Austin, TX
ON:
Zyskowski, Gloria Director - Student Assessment (TX Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Canaday, Jennifer M. Governmental Relations Manager (Association of TX Professional
Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 14, 2013 8:30 AM
Clayton, Nan - (LWV - Tx), 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
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE - Texas Council of
Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
McCraw, Ken Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - AFT), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris lobbyist (The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Whitsett, Maria Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Erben, Andrew President (TIER), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin Executive Director (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Cloudt, Criss Associate Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Chatmon-Thomas, Socar (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Dir. of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education Association
(TCEA)), Georgetown, TX
Canaday, Jennifer Governmental Relations Manager (ATPE (Association of Texas
Professional Educators)), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
McCreary, Dr. Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Reilly, Wendy Director, Government Affairs (The Technology Association of America
(TechAmerica)), Austin, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Executive Director (Tech Net), Austin, TX