WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov Rel (TASB), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition; BASF Corp; and Huntsman
Corp.), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Assoc. & TX Assoc. of Community
Schools), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (TX Industrial Vocational Assoc.), Austin,
TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reaves, Jim State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn. of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent
Business/Texas), Austin, TX
Stokes, Jeff Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Utzman, Aidan Intern (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Williford, Jordan (Project Lead the Way), Austin, TX
Wright, Felicia Assoc. Dir. of Legislative & Political Affairs (Texas Assoc. of Builders),
Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneksi, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AEP Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Fernandez, Martha Director of Advocacy (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Gov't Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Assoc. of Community Schools & TX Rural Educ. Assoc.),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bailey, Richard Economic Development Services Coordinator (City of Austin), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
Ozuna, Jesse Assistant Director, Government Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
FOR:
Duggins, Paige (MALDEF (Mex. Am. Legal Def. & Educ. Found.)), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sikes, Chloe Policy Intern (Texas Latino Education Coalition (TLEC)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Denton, Jodi Social Studies Educator (Self), Round Rock, TX
Melcher, Tina Director-UTeach Liberal Arts Program (Self), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew SVP (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Policy (Texas Aspires Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Hardy, Pat Texas State Board of Education (N/A), FW, TX
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Executive Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Kasper, Dodie Director of Social Studies (Self), McKinney, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner of Education (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Stratton, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Trevino, Theresa President (Texans Adv. for Meaningful Student Assessment), Austin, TX
Yeager, Laura Parent (Self; 3 Children in TX Public Schools), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co.-Ex. Director (South TX Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Assoc. & TX Assoc. of Community
Schools), Austin, TX
Thimesch, Kronda Trustee (Lewisville ISD), Lewisville, TX
Williams, Doug Superintendent (Sunnyvale ISD), Sunnyvale, TX
AGAINST:
Greenhaw, Lanet Vice President Education & Workforce (Dallas Regional Chamber),
Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
ON:
Cook, Kim Board member (TAMSA-Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student
Assessment), Austin, TX
Hassett, Kristi (TAMSA), Flower Mound, TX
Morrow PhD, Rosemary Clinical Asst. Professor; UTeach-Liberal Arts Program, The
University of Texas at Austin (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Joe Austin ISD Social Studies Supervisor (retired) (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Beto, Barbara (Self), Round Rock, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Craven, Morgan Director, School-to-prison pipeline project (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Gov't Relations Director (Nat'l Assoc. of School Workers-Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Easterseals Central TX), Houston, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Sikes, Chloe Policy Intern (Texas Latino Education Coalition), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (CPPP), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Ewing, Diane Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
McMahon, Sukyi Director of Operations (Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Brauer, Andrea Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (Texas Private Schools Association), West Lake
Hills, TX
ON:
Grigsby, Gretchen Director of Government Relations (Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Schenkkan, Frances Board member (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fitch, Michael Executive Director (Texas Association of Sports Officials), Richardson, TX
ON:
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Executive Director (UIL), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hinojosa, Dr. Michael Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Dallas ISD,
Supt/TX Urban Council & TX School Alliance), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co-Ex. Director (South TX Association of Schools), Round Rock, 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 (ATPE), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition; BASF Corporation; and Huntsman
Corp.), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Assoc. of Community Schools; TX Rural Educ. Assoc.),
Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn. of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent
Business/Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lee, Elizabeth Military Spouse Teacher (Self), Fort Sam Houston, TX
ON:
Vande Hey, Dale Defense State Liaison (Department of Defense), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camachu, Priscilla Up of Education/Workforce Development (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Dir. of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Computer Education Association), Goergetown, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
ON:
Scheberle, Drew SVP (Austin Chamber), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Cammack, Kerry (Google), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
Gullahorn, Jack (McGraw Hill Education), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Hughes, Luann Director of Technology (Self; Texas Computer Education Association
(TCEA)), Temple, TX
Jones, Erin Sr. Director, Government Relations (The College Board), Austin, TX
McDonald, Brenda Director of Technology (Anderson-Shiro CISD), Navasota, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Agency), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legisaltive Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rodgers, Randy Director of Digital Learning-Seguin ISD; Area 13 Director-TCEA (Self;
TCEA), New Braunfels, TX
Sullivan, Ray (Amazon), Austin, TX
Wise, Andrew Director (Microsoft), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hinojosa, Dr. Michael Supt. (also providing written testimony) (Dallas ISD, TX Urban
Council, & TX School Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Ridgeway, Lizette Director of School Improvement (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assn.),
Austin, TX
Francis, Will Gov't Relations Director (Nat'l Assoc. of Social Workers-Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Lilly, Janna Director Gov't Relations (TCASE), 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
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Sikes, Chloe Policy Intern (Texas Latino Education Coalition), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
ON:
Morath, Mike Commissioner of Education (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Baker, Jennifer Coordinator of Career & Technical Education (Clear Creek ISD), League
City, TX
Fletcher, Carol Trustee, Pflugerville ISD (Pflugerville ISD), Pflugerville, TX
Gain, Kerry Assistant Superintendent (Comal ISD), New Braunfels, TX
ON:
Peebles, Rex Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Dir. of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education Association),
Georgetown, TX
Camacho, Priscilla VP of Education & Workforce Development (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co Ex. Director (South TX Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Chiodo, Dana Consultant (Computing Technology Industry Assoc. (Comp TIA)), Austin,
TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Greenhaw, Lanet Vice President Education & Education (Dallas Regional Chamber),
Dallas, TX
Hughes, Luann Director of Technology (Self; Texas Computer Education Association
(TCEA)), Temple, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Jones, Erin Sr. Director, Government Relations (The College Board), Austin, TX
McDonald, Brenda Technology Director (Anderson-Shiro CISD), Navasota, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition; BASF Corp; and Huntsman
Corp.), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Assoc.), Austin,
TX
Painovich, Robin Executive Director (Career & Technical Assoc. of TX), Austin, TX
Rodgers, Randy Director of Digital Learing-Seguin ISD; Area 13 Director--TCEA (Self;
TCEA), New Braunfels, TX
Scheberle, Drew SVP (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Board of Directors (2050 Group), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioner Court),
San Antonio, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State legislative director (National Federation of Independent
Business/TX), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 16, 2017 9:00 AM
Utzman, Aidan Intern (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Vande Putte, Leticia (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wise, Andrew Director (Microsoft), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Rodgers, Randy Director of Digital Learning-Seguin ISD; Area 13 Director-TCEA (Self;
TCEA), New Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Dir. of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education Association),
Georgetown, TX
Chiodo, Dana Consultant (Computing Technology Industry Assoc. (Comp TIA)), Austin,
TX
Hughes, Luann Director of Technology (Texas Computer Association (TCEA)), Temple,
TX
Martinez, Luann Director of Technology (Self; Texas Computer Education Association
(TCEA)), Temple, TX
McDonald, Brenda Director of Technology (Anderson-Shiro CISD), Navasota, TX
Scheberle, Drew Board (2050 Group), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew SVP (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Wise, Andrew Director (Microsoft), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX