WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
FOR:
Adams, Shay CFO (also providing written testimony) (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Atkinson, Richard Policy Fellow (Self; Family To Family Network), Houston, TX
Casey, Daniel (also providing written testimony) (Self; Moak, Casey & Associates),
Austin, TX
Clarke, Debby (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Golden, Heather (Self), Houston, TX
Kennon, Suzi President-Elect (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
McClure, Barney Executive Director VATAT (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Vocational Agriculture teachers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Association),
Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Svp (also providing written testimony) (Austin chamber of commerce),
Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Aspires
Foundation), Austin, TX
Woods, Charles Deputy supt of businesss (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
School Alliance), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Hutson, Lonnie (Self; Kids r Kids), Sugar Land, TX
Phoenix, Amelia (Self), Grapevine, TX
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Warren, Katherine 7th grade student (Self), Euless, TX
ON:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Texas
Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Altobelli, Joan Chair (Texas Licensed Child Care Association), Austin, TX
Baum, Jeff CFO (Lubbock ISD), Lubbock, TX
Belew, Kara Senior Education Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)), Georgetown, TX
Burke, Angela Teacher (Self), Oak Leaf, TX
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus (Self; South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Clarke, Debby (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Colbert, Paul (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Fitzpatrick, John Executive Director (Educate Texas/CFT), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Freeman, Ray Executive director (also providing written testimony) (Equity center),
Austun, TX
Friedlander, Allison (TEA), Austin, TX
Garcia, Emily Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Urban Teachers),
Dallas, TX
Golden, Heather (Self), Houston, TX
Hassett, Kristi (also providing written testimony) (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Heard, Holly Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Houston
Education Research Consortium, Rice University), Houston, TX
Hernandez, Olivia (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Hinojosa, Dr Michael Superintendent (Dallas ISD), Dallas, TX
Hollingsworth, Lonnie General Counsel (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Horton, Melissa President (Texas Licensed Child Care Association), Hickory Creek, TX
Howard, Sonja Executive Director (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle, TX
Katsev, Bibi Yasmin Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (District
Charter Alliance), Austin, TX
Kofron, Kimberly Texas AEYC (Self; Texas Association for the Education of Young
Children), Austin, TX
Landry, Garrett Policy Advisor (Self; Best in Class), Dallas, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Luke, Charles Dr. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Weatherford, TX
McMahan, Joe State director (Mission:Readiness), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (also providing written testimony) (MALDEF),
San Antonio, TX
Mitchell, Jennifer Governmental Relations Director (also providing written testimony)
(Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner (Tea), Austin, TX
Painovich, Robin Executive Director (Career and Technical Association of Texas), Austin,
TX
Perez, Milton Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Popinski, Bob (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand), Austin, TX
Scanlan, Amber Sr VP, Dir of Client and Community Relations (PNC Bank), Dallas, TX
Smith, Michelle Director of Governmental Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Orion Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Self), Benbrook, TX
Stoebe, Stephanie Mrs. (Self), Round Rock, TX
Stone, Jeannie Superintendent (Richardson ISD), Richardson, TX
Tamarez Torres, Josue Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Self), Heartland, TX
Trevino, Theresa (also providing written testimony) (Self; TAMSA), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Villerot, Annette Deputy Superintendent (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle, TX
Watt, Chris Children at Risk - Board of Directors Chair (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Children at Risk), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Wells, Jovan Chief Academic Officer (Garland ISD), Garland, TX
Williams, Doug Superintendent (Self; TASA & Sunnyvale ISD), Sunnyvale, TX
Williams, Todd Ceo (also providing written testimony) (Self; Commit partnership),
Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alter, Alison (Self), Austin, TX
Bircher, Sara Austin ISD parent, PTA VP (Self; PTA), Austin, TX
Carriker, Sarah (League of Women Voters of TX), Austin, TX
Cowsar, Robin (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Edmonson, David Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Elsom, Don Superintendent (Self; Chico ISD), Chico, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Gore, Rex (Self; Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
Hoyt, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Erin (The College Board), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Kindercare), Austin, TX
Markman, Melisa (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (Self; Impact Dyslexia), Austin, TX
Miller, Karin Executive Director (Self; Moody Early Childhood Center), Galveston, TX,
TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Ramsey, Mark (Self; Republican Party of Texas, Chair of RPT Legislative Priorities
Committee), Spring, TX
Reyburn, Beth (Self; Russell Lee PTA), Austin, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beitler, Bret Owner Childcare (Self; 320 Valleywood Management LLC), The Woodlands,
TX
Bhakta, Atit (Self), Mckinney, TX
Bone, Jason (Self), Cypress, TX
Cantrell, Tiffany (Self; Invictus Partners, Inc.), Austin, TX
Carroll, John Owner - childcare academy (Self; Texas Tykes), Sugar Land, TX
Cawley, Tish Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Services (Self; Texas Association for the
Gifted and Talented), Buda, TX
Chambers, Cynthia (Self), Rosharon, TX
Chan, Juliana (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Compton, Lacy (Self; TAGT), Austin, TX
Craft, Randy Owner (Self; Childrens Lighthouse), Cypress, TX
Engle, Michael (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Gabbard, Ryan (Self; Foundations Academy Town Lake), Conroe, TX
Gilbert, Jeffrey (Self; Santa Rita Kids LLC), Liberty hill, TX
Gilbert, Mercedes (Self; Gilbert Kids LLC), Round rock, TX
Hadley, Angel Owner (Self; Learning Enterprises Childcare), Frisco, TX
Hadley, Gary Owner (Self; Learning Enterprises Childcare), Frisco, TX
Hawes, Susan (Self; TAGT), Bellaire, TX
Huff, Paul Owner childcare (Self; Sojourn for Kids, Childcare), Frisco, TX
Hulburt, Jerry (Self; 16722 Squyres LLC), Richmond, TX
Hutson, Brian (Self; Foundations Academy Cinco Ranch), Stafford, TX
Hutson, Connie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Hutson, Jeremy (Self; Kids R Kids Preschool), Allen, TX
Hutson, Ronnie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Huynh, Nghi Childcare owner (Self), Katy, TX
Inman-Shaw, Lorie (Self; TAGT), Austin, TX
Jamil, Mohammed (Self), Katy, TX
Jamil, Rizwana (Self), Katy, TX
Jawahar, Dhandapani (Self; Childrens Lighthouse), Austin, TX
Johnson, Bobby President (Self), Fort worth, TX
Johnson, Ronald (Self), Grand Prairie, TX
Karnani, Pallavi (Self; Kids r kids), Katy, TX
Khoo, Mei (Self; Engram group), Austin, TX
Khosravian, Rustom Owner - Childcare (Self), Missouri City, TX
Kilgore, Kevin (Self; Safe haven for kids), Kingwood, TX
Lam, Hung (Self; Children's Lighthouse Learning Center), Sugar Land, TX
Lam, Mai (Self; Children's Lighthouse), Sugar Land, TX
Lancarte, Kimberly (Self), Ft Worth, TX
Little, Alex (Self; Little Tyke Learning Centers), Richland Hills, TX
Mesa, Gilberto Childcare owner (Self), Cypress, TX
Milling, Chuck Owner (Self; Childrens Lighthouse), Ft worth, TX
Milling, Karen (Self; Childrens lighthouse), Ft worth, TX
Montoya, Crystal (Self; Jungle Peddler), Cedar Park, TX
Morales, Miguel (Self), Houston, TX
Morales, Yelitza (Self), Humble, TX
Nguyen, Amanda Owner (Self; Children's Lighthouse learning center), Sugar Land, TX
Nguyen, Madeline Owner (Self), Katy, TX
Nguyen, Trung Owner (Self), Houston, TX
Nguyen, Tuan DNAT corporation (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Olges, Todd (Self; Childcare Owner), Humble, TX
Oliver, James (Self), Liberty Hill, TX
Oliver, Marsha (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Pailson, Cathy Owner (Self), Tomball, TX
Paulson, Lawrence Owner (Self), Tomball, TX
Perry, David (Self; SA Liberty Field Prep School), Katy, TX
Perry, Sharon Parent (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pewitt, Bill (Self), Austin, TX
Phoenix, Kimberly (Self), Grapevine, TX
Phoenix, Stephan (Self), Grapevine, TX
Poe, Kurt (Self; Poe Kids Academy), Georgetown, TX
Poe, Suzy (Self; Poe kids academy), Georgetwown, TX
Retherford, Stephanie Regional Director of Operations (Self; The Learning Experience),
Savannah, TX
Rogers, Zachary Owner (Self; Children's Lighthouse), Spring, TX
Scherber, Douglas Owner (Self; Lakeshore Learning Center, Inc), Huffman, TX
Scherber, Liza Owner (Self; Lakeshore Learning Center, Inc), Huffman, TX
Scott, Matheu (Self; Foundations Academy Cypress), Humble, TX
Spence, Christine Child care owner (Self), Cypress, TX
Tran, Hien (Self), Katy, TX
Van Eeden Hill, Paulina Executive Director (Self; TAGT), Austin, TX
Van Eyk, Seth Owner (Self), Grapevine, TX
Voss, Marcy (Self), Boerne, TX
Warren, Amy Parent (Self; Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented), Euless, TX
West, Elwin Owner (Self; KidsRKids Learning Academy), Austin, TX
West, John Owner child care (Self; MASS Quality Learning Center), Austin, TX
Williams, Christy Director of operations (Self; Foundations Academy), Richmond, TX
Wilson, Jessica Owner (Self; Children's Lighthouse), Fulshear, TX
Woodard, Eric Childcare owner (Self), Houston, TX
Woodard, Sharla Childcare Owner (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Barksdale, Jay (Plano ISD), Dallas, TX
Barksdale, Jay (Plano Chamber of Commerce), Dallas, TX
Bircher, Sara Austin ISD parent, PTA VP (Self; PTA), Austin, TX
Bradbury, Clara ACPTA Advocacy (Self; Austin Council of PTAs), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Davies, Will (Self; The Texas Center for Education Policy), Austin, TX
Foster, Karin (Self), Austin, TX
Gindele, Jason Executive Director (Self; Mainspring School), Austin, TX
Goffney, LaTonya Superintendent (Self; Aldine ISD), Houston, TX
Gonzales, Mary Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Julia (Self), Manor Texas, TX
Hicks, Sheri (Self; TAMSA), Austin, TX
Mabry, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Scott, Jud (Mission:Readiness), Bee cave, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self; Eanes Advocates, Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student
Assessment, Decoding Dyslexia, Texans for Public Education), Austin, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self), Austin, TX
Waldrip, Mike Superintendent (Frisco Independent School District), Frisco, TX, TX
Willis, Jolie (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Grajeda, Manuel Texas Strategist (Self; UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La
Raza)), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Courtney (Self; Texas ALTA), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Eduardo Executive Director CREEED (Council on Regional Economic
Expansion and Educational Development ( CREEED)), El Paso, TX
AGAINST:
Fincher, David (Self; National Child Care Coalition), Tx, TX
ON:
Benningfield, Katie Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Bosse, Portia Director of Public Affairs (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Brown, Natalie Teacher (Self), Mesquite, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Conley, Nicole CFO Austin ISD (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Correa, Leslie Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Dinolov, Vladimir Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Hale, Eric Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Kaleel, Sonya Advocacy chair, ACPTA (Self; Austin Council of PTAs), Austin, TX, TX
Kauffman, David Executive Director of Multilingual Education (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Perez, Sarah Teacher (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sawyer, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Sandy Executive Director TAMS (Self; Texas Association of Mid-size Schools),
Austin, TX
Thompson, Denis (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Aletha Teacher (Self), Spring, TX
FOR:
Adams, Shay CFO (also providing written testimony) (Lovejoy ISD), Allen, TX
Floyd, Robert (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Music Educators
Association and Texas Coalition For Quality Arts Education), Austin, TX
Mattison, Timothy Director of Policy and Research (Self; Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Scheberle, Drew Svp (also providing written testimony) (Austin chamber of commerce),
Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Aspires
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hassett, Kristi (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Hutson, Lonnie (Self; Kids r Kids), Sugar Land, TX
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Warren, Katherine 7th grade student (Self), Euless, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Texas
Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Altobelli, Joan Chair (Texas Licensed Child Care Association), Austin, TX
Baum, Jeff CFO (Lubbock ISD), Lubbock, TX
Belew, Kara Senior Education Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)), Georgetown, TX
Burke, Angela Teacher (Self), Oak Leaf, TX
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Casey, Daniel (also providing written testimony) (Self; Moak, Casey & Associates),
Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus (also providing written testimony) (Self; South Texas Association of
Schools), Round Rock, TX
Clarke, Debby (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Colbert, Paul (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Craven, Morgan National Director of Policy (Intercultural Development Research
Association (IDRA)), San Antonio, TX
DeRocha, Kristen (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas AFT), Dallas, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Fitzpatrick, John Executive Director (Educate Texas/CFT), Austin, TX
Freeman, Ray Executive director (also providing written testimony) (Equity center),
Austun, TX
Friedlander, Allison (TEA), Austin, TX
Garcia, Emily Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Urban Teachers),
Dallas, TX
Golden, Heather (Self), Houston, TX
Heard, Holly Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Houston
Education Research Consortium, Rice University), Houston, TX
Hernandez, Olivia (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Hinojosa, Dr Michael Superintendent (Dallas ISD), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Hollingsworth, Lonnie General Counsel (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Horton, Melissa President (Texas Licensed Child Care Association), Hickory Creek, TX
Howard, Sonja Executive Director (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle, TX
Katsev, Bibi Yasmin Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (District
Charter Alliance), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President-Elect (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kirk, Andrew (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Kofron, Kimberly Texas AEYC (Self; Texas Association for the Education of Young
Children), Austin, TX
Landry, Garrett Policy Advisor (Self; Best in Class), Dallas, TX
Lee, David (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Lee, Michael Executive Director, TARS (Texas Association Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (also providing written testimony) (MALDEF),
San Antonio, TX
Mitchell, Jennifer Governmental Relations Director (also providing written testimony)
(Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner (Tea), Austin, TX
Moulton, Kelli Superintendent (Self; Texas Coalition of Schools), Galveston, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Association),
Austin, TX
Perez, Milton Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Popinski, Bob (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand), Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Scanlan, Amber Sr VP, Dir of Client and Community Relations (PNC Bank), Dallas, TX
Sena, Rich Trustee (Self; Boerne isd), Boerne, Texas, TX
Smith, Michelle Director of Governmental Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Orion Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Self), Benbrook, TX
Stoebe, Stephanie Mrs. (Self), Round Rock, TX
Stone, Jeannie Superintendent (Richardson ISD), Richardson, TX
Tamarez Torres, Josue Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Self), Heartland, TX
Trevino, Theresa (also providing written testimony) (Self; TAMSA), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Villerot, Annette Deputy Superintendent (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle, TX
Watt, Chris CHILDREN AT RISK Board Chair (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK), Houston,
TX
Wells, Jovan Chief Academic Officer (Garland ISD), Garland, TX
Williams, Doug Superintendent (Self; TASA & Sunnyvale ISD), Sunnyvale, TX
Williams, Todd Ceo (also providing written testimony) (Self; Commit partnership),
Dallas, TX
Woods, Charles Deputy supt of businesss (Self; Texas School Alliance), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cowsar, Robin (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Edmonson, David Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Gore, Rex (Self; Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Jones, Erin (The College Board), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Kindercare), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (Self; Impact Dyslexia), Austin, TX
Ramsey, Mark (Self; Republican Party of Texas, Chair of RPT Legislative Priorities
Committee), Spring, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Beitler, Bret Owner Childcare (Self; 320 Valleywood Management LLC), The Woodlands,
TX
Bhakta, Atit (Self), Mckinney, TX
Bone, Jason (Self), Cypress, TX
Cantrell, Tiffany (Self; Invictus Partners, Inc.), Austin, TX
Carroll, John Owner - childcare academy (Self; Texas Tykes), Sugar Land, TX
Chambers, Cynthia (Self), Rosharon, TX
Chan, Juliana (Self), Houston, TX
Craft, Randy Owner (Self; Childrens Lighthouse), Cypress, TX
Engle, Michael (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Gabbard, Ryan (Self; Foundations Academy Town Lake), Conroe, TX
Gilbert, Jeffrey (Self; Santa Rita Kids LLC), Liberty hill, TX
Gilbert, Mercedes (Self; Gilbert Kids LLC), Round rock, TX
Hadley, Angel Owner (Self; Learning Enterprise Childcare), Frisco, TX
Hadley, Gary Owner (Self; Learning Enterprises Childcare), Frisco, TX
Hicks, Sheri (Self; TAMSA), Austin, TX
Huff, Paul Owner childcare (Self; Sojourn for Kids, Childcare), Frisco, TX
Hulburt, Jerry (Self; 16722 Squyres LLC), Richmond, TX
Hutson, Brian (Self; Foundations Academy Cinco Ranch), Stafford, TX
Hutson, Connie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Hutson, Jeremy (Self; Kids R Kids preschool), Allen, TX
Hutson, Ronnie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Huynh, Nghi Childcare owner (Self), Katy, TX
Jamil, Mohammed (Self), Katy, TX
Jamil, Rizwana (Self), Katy, TX
Jawahar, Dhandapani (Self; Childrens Lighthouse), Austin, TX
Johnson, Bobby President (Self), Fort worth, TX
Johnson, Ronald (Self), Grand Prairie, TX
Karnani, Pallavi (Self; Kids r kids), Katy, TX
Khoo, Mei (Self; Engram group), Austin, TX
Khosravian, Rustom Owner - Childcare (Self), Missouri City, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Kilgore, Kevin (Self; Safe haven for kids), Kingwood, TX
Lam, Hung (Self; Children's Lighthouse Learning Center), Sugar Land, TX
Lam, Mai (Self; Children's Lighthouse), Sugar Land, TX
Lancarte, Kimberly (Self), Ft Worth, TX
Mesa, Gilberto Childcare owner (Self), Cypress, TX
Milling, Chuck Owner (Self; Childrens Lighthouse), Ft worth, TX
Milling, Karen (Self; Childrens lighthouse), Ft worth, TX
Montoya, Crystal (Self; Jungle Peddler), Cedar Park, TX
Morales, Miguel (Self), Houston, TX
Morales, Yelitza (Self), Humble, TX
Nguyen, Amanda Owner (Self; Children's Lighthouse learning center), Sugar Land, TX
Nguyen, Madeline Owner (Self), Katy, TX
Nguyen, Trung Owner (Self), Houston, TX
Nguyen, Tuan DNAT corporation (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Olges, Todd (Self; Childcare Owner), Humble, TX
Oliver, James (Self), Liberty Hill, TX
Oliver, Marsha (Self), Round Rock, TX
Pailson, Cathy Owner (Self), Tomball, TX
Paulson, Lawrence Owner (Self), Tomball, TX
Perry, David (Self; SA Liberty Field Prep School), Katy, TX
Perry, Sharon Parent (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pewitt, Bill (Self), Austin, TX
Poe, Kurt (Self; Poe Kids Academy), Georgetown, TX
Poe, Suzy (Self; Poe kids academy), Georgetwown, TX
Rogers, Zachary Owner (Self; Children's Lighthouse), Spring, TX
Scherber, Douglas Owner (Self; Lakeshore Learning Center, Inc), Huffman, TX
Scherber, Liza Owner (Self; Lakeshore Learning Center, Inc), Huffman, TX
Scott, Matheu (Self; Foundations Academy Cypress), Humble, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self; Eanes Advocates, Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student
Assessment, Decoding Dyslexia, Texans for Public Education), Austin, TX
Spence, Christine Child care owner (Self), Cypress, TX
Tran, Hien (Self), Katy, TX
Van Eyk, Seth Owner (Self), Grapevine, TX
Warren, Amy Parent (Self; Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented), Euless, TX
West, Elwin Owner (Self; KidsRKids Learning Academy), Austin, TX
West, John Owner child care (Self; MASS Quality Learning Center), Austin, TX
Williams, Christy Director of operations (Self; Foundations Academy), Richmond, TX
Wilson, Jessica Owner (Self; Children's Lighthouse), Fulshear, TX
Woodard, Eric Childcare owner (Self), Houston, TX
Woodard, Sharla Childcare Owner (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Barksdale, Jay (Plano ISD), Dallas, TX
Barksdale, Jay (Plano Chamber of Commerce), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Bradbury, Clara ACPTA Advocacy (Self; Austin Council of PTAs), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Elsom, Don Superintendent (Self; Chico ISD), Chico, TX
Gindele, Jason Executive Director (Self; Mainspring School), Austin, TX
Goffney, LaTonya Superintendent (Self; Aldine ISD), Houston, TX
Gonzales, Mary Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Hicks, Sheri (Self; TAMSA), Austin, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Markman, Melisa (Self), Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Scott, Jud (Mission:Readiness), Bee cave, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self; Eanes Advocates, Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student
Assessment, Decoding Dyslexia, Texans for Public Education), Austin, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Hoffman, Courtney (Self; Texas ALTA), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Eduardo Executive Director CREEED (Council on Regional Economic
Expansion and Educational Development ( CREEED)), El Paso, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dixon, Tonya Private School/Early Childhood Director/Educator (Self; Dominion
Preparatory School & CDC; HB3 Coalition; Greater Houston Early Childhood Coaliton),
Houston, TX
Dixon, Tonya Private School Director/Educator (HB3Coalition; Greater Houston Early
Childhood Coalition; Dominion Preparatory School & CDC), Houston, TX
Fincher, David (Self; National Child Care Coalition), Tx, TX
ON:
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Benningfield, Katie Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Bosse, Portia Director of Public Affairs (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Brown, Natalie Teacher (Self), Mesquite, TX
Conley, Nicole CFO Austin ISD (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Correa, Leslie Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Dinolov, Vladimir Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Grajeda, Manuel Texas Strategist (Self; UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La
Raza)), Austin, TX
Hale, Eric Teacher (Self), Dallas, TX
Kaleel, Sonya Advocacy chair, ACPTA (Self; Austin Council of PTAs), Austin, TX, TX
Kauffman, David Executive Director of Multilingual Education (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent, and Texans for Special Education Reform),
Austin, TX
Perez, Sarah Teacher (Self), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Sandy Executive Director TAMS (Self; Texas Association of Mid-size Schools),
Austin, TX
Williams, Aletha Teacher (Self), Spring, TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bone, Jason (Self), Cypress, TX
Bosse, Portia Director of Public Affairs (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Carriker, Sarah (League of Women Voters of TX), Austin, TX
Casey, Daniel (Self; Moak, Casey & Associates), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus (Self; South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Dockery, Crystal Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Association for Community
Schools), Austin, TX
Elsom, Don Superintendent (Self; Chico ISD), Chico, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Gabbard, Ryan (Self; Foundations Academy Town Lake), Conroe, TX
Harris, Dwight (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Lonnie General Counsel (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Kennon, Suzi President-Elect (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kofron, Kimberly Texas AEYC (Self; Texas Association for the Education of Young
Children), Austin, TX
Lee, Michael Executive Director, TARS (Texas Association Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Popinski, Bob (Raise Your Hand), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Svp (Austin chamber of commerce), Austin, TX
Trevino, Theresa (Self; TAMSA), Austin, TX
Villanueva, Chandra Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Watt, Chris Children at Risk - Board of Directors Chair (Self; Children at Risk), Houston,
TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Policy (Texas Aspires Foundation), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2019 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Scott, Matheu (Self; Foundations Academy Cypress), Humble, TX
Williams, Christy Director of operations (Self; Foundations Academy), Richmond, TX
ON:
Foster, Karin (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX