WITNESS LIST
Education
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Broughal, Christine Education Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texans for
Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Cripps, Kristie Parent (also providing written testimony) (C.C., my son, and DC, my
brother), Bryan, TX
Flores, Lisa N/A (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (also providing written testimony)
(TCASE), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy Policy specialist self advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Policy specialist, parent, care giver (also providing written testimony)
(Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Joseph, Zenobia C. Educator (Self), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve (Self; Retired Bus.; 20 year volunteer-TX Education; grandparent),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anthony, David Retired Sup't. (Self), Bullard, TX
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Bailey, Eleanor N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Breach, Lauren Student (Self), Austin, TX
Ewing, Diane Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gentry, Emily Student (Self), Austin, TX
Glass, Cloa Student (Self), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kyttle, Gabrial Student (Self), Austin, TX
Lewis, Chenique Parent (N/A), Lancaster, TX
Lown, Chloe Student (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager (Easterseals Central TX), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P. (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Bahorich, Donna Chair (SBOE), Houston, TX
Maynard, Tom Member (State Board of Education), Florence, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
Rowley, Marty Vice Chair State Bd. of Education (Self; SBOE), Amarillo, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Breach, Lauren Student (Self), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Jones, Erin Sr. Director, Government Relations (The College Board), Austin, TX
Lown, Chloe Student (Self), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Brown, Honorable Fred Legislative Director (Texans Caw Academics), Salado, TX
Nishimura, Christine Deputy General Counsel (Texas Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Trigg, Cynthia A. Chief Executive Officer (Evolution Academy), Richardson, TX
ON:
Belew, Kara Dep. Commissioner of Finance TEA (TEA), Austin, TX
Lopez, Leo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Goodsheller, Miranda Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Texas League of Community Charter Schools), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (ResponsiveEd), Austin, TX
ON:
Chavez, Melissa Associate Vice President and Executive Director (University of Texas
Charter School System), Austin, TX
Engleman, Holly Principal (The University of Texas Charter School), Austin, TX
FOR:
Corte Jr., Frank J. Colonel (N/A), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garcia, Veronica Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Anthony, David Retired Sup't. (Self), Bullard, TX
Jones, Brittany Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Oscer, Kelvey Partner (also providing written testimony) (TNTP), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Jose M. Teacher (also providing written testimony) (N/A), Cedar Park, TX
Uptain, Wendy Manager of Advocacy (also providing written testimony) (The Commit
Partnership), Dallas, TX
ON:
Aquino Garza, Priscilla Deputy Director (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Aspires), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Ewing, Diane Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Govt. Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of Public Policy Govt. Affairs (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Sobel, Lindsay Senior Executive Director, Teach Plus Texas (Teach Plus Texas), Austin,
TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Sadie Funk-First 3 Years), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Stephanie Mace-United Ways of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Momentous Institute), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Stand For Children-Stacey Hodge), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Dallas Early Education Alliance-Melanie Rubin),
Dallas, TX
Walts, Jenna VP of Policy (Deans for Impact), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Swanson, Steve (Self; Retired Bus.; 20 year volunteer-TX Education; grand parent),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Baray, Sarah CEO (Pre-K 4 SA), San Antonio, TX
Knustrom, Eric Government Affairs (Texas Assoc. for Education of Young Children),
Austin, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Cathy McHorse, United Ways Austin, Success by 6),
Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Self; Jerry R. Burkett), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Diane Ewing-Texans Care for Children), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Self; Dr. David Brown), Dallas, TX
Uptain, Wendy Advocacy Manager (Self; Cody Summerville), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Ambrust, John Executive Director and Founder (Austin Achieve Public Schools), Austin,
TX
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
Mauze, Heather Director (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Texas League of Community Charter Schools), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Retired Bus.; 20 year volunteer-TX
Education), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Breach, Lauren Student (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
Lown, Chloe Student (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P. (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Marin, Eric Attorney (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bailey, Eleanor (N/A), Austin, TX
Chudasama, Nishima Director of Programs (Nest Foundation), Los Angeles, CA
Gentry, Emily Student (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Kyttle, Gabrial Student (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Weigel, Alicia Director, Strategy (also providing written testimony) (Deeds Not Words),
Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alonso, Rebecca Student (Self), Austin, TX
Apagya-Bonney, Julie Student (Self), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Bryant, Rebecca Resettlement case manager (Caritas of Austin), Austin, TX
Galvan, Alejandro E. Job Developer (Caritas of Austin), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 20, 2017 9:00 AM
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Jackson, Jurnee Student (Self), Austin, TX
KaKarash, Aso Employment Specialist (Self), TX
Kimball, Mandi Dir. Policy & Govt Affairs (Children At Risk), Houston, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Lown, Chloe Student (high school) (Self), Austin, TX
Mahvash, Amitiss Program Manager (Caritas of Austin), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Nichols, Dana Kathleen Student (Self), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rivera, Ingrid Employment Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Schell, Madeline Mae Student (Self), Austin, TX
Spears, Libby Executive Director (Nest Foundation), TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Trevino, M. Theresa (Self), Austin, TX
Vande Putte, Leticia (Self), San Antonio, TX
Walton, Sierra Student (Self), Austin, TX
White, Julia Employment Specialist (Self; Caritas of Austin), Austin, TX
Winchester, Adelita S. Director, Integrated Services Dept.-Caritas of Austin (Self; Caritas
of Austin), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Breach, Lauren Student (Self), Austin, TX
Glass, Cloa Student, high school (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Nishimura, Christine Deputy General Counsel (Texas Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
ON:
Joseph, Zenobia C. Self/Educational Consultant (also providing written testimony) (A+
WRITERS Consulting, LLC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
List, Amanda (Texas League of Community Charter Schools), Austin, TX