WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education and Workforce Development (The Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Smith, Kayne (Self; Texas Association for Pupil Transportation), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atlas Kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas state teachers association),
Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus H (Self; South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Texas Public Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (Texas Private Schools Association), West Lake Hills,
TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Reed, Dallas Government relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
ON:
Goralski, Craig Safe and Supportive Schools Program Manager (TEA), Austin, TX
Grissom, Cullen Director of Field Services and credentialing (TX Commission on Law
Enforcement), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Branch, Vincent Teacher (Self; NextGen Personal Finance), Houston, TX
Furlow, Chris (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Nichols, Judy (Self), Nederland, TX
Parker, Stacy Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self), Crowley, TX
Ussery, Joey (Self; NAIFA Texas), Bellville, TX
Walder, Nitasha (also providing written testimony) (Self), Plano, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Texas Public Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM)), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)),
Austin, TX
Munoz, Lindsay VP, Public Policy (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education and Workforce Development (The Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Texas Classroom
Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Miller, Tim (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texas Suicide Prevention Council),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
McCabe, Libby Sr policy advisor, Commit Partnership (Commit Partnership), Dallas, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sass, Emily Policy Director, Next Generation Texas (Texas Public Policy Foundation),
Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yandell, Madison Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Pogue, Christie Director-SBEC Policy Development (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Lee, Timothy Executive director (Texas retired teachers association), Austin, TX
ON:
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust in Texas), Dallas, TX
Gardere, Nicola SB1356 (also providing written testimony) (Self), Killeen, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education and Workforce Development (The Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (TRS), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Regal, Tim (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, David Director- Educator Investigations (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chavez, Jesus H (Self; South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Texas Public Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education and Workforce Development (The Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
ON:
Ballast, Kerry (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus H (Self; South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Freeman, Ray Executive director, equity center (also providing written testimony) (Equity
center), Austin, TX
Lee, Michael Executive Director, TARS (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Rural Schools), San Saba, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gregg, Aaron (Texas Public Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
McCabe, Libby Sr policy advisor, Commit Partnership (Commit Partnership), Dallas, TX
Pace, Sheryl Sr. Analyst (Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA)), Austin,
TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Yandell, Madison Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Gibson, Greg (Texas Association of Midsize Schools), Graham, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Gibson, Greg (Tx Association of Midsize Schools), Graham, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Berry, Traci Superintendent of Schools (The Excel Center for Adults), Austin, TX
James, Tamika (Self; Excel Center), Austin, TX
Nichols, Judy (Self), Nederland, TX
Valdez, Erin Policy Analyst, TPPF (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Sanderson, Josh Deputy Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Texas Public Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Henning, Lori (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Munoz, Lindsay VP, Public Policy (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Wood, Justin Excel Center Board Member (Self), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Mauze, Heather Director (Texas Education Committee), Austin, TX
ON:
Dade, Melinda (TEA), Austin, TX
Teffer, Dean Vice President of Detection (Vice President of Detection ; IronNet
Cybersecurity), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Yandell, Madison Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education and Workforce Development (The Greater Austin Chamber
of Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Nichols, Judy (Self), Nederland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lindsay, Thomas Dr. (Self; Tppf), Austin, TX
McCarthy, Gregory (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Nichols, Judy (Self), Nederland, TX
ON:
Cetto, Audrey Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Civics4Y'all), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Basford, John (Self), Ingram, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Castle, Mary Policy Advisor (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Holman, Tom (Self), Austin, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Corona, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
Gatej, John (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Ingram, Ian (Self), Austin, TX
Ingram, Jeri Lynn (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Melendez, Jennifer Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
ON:
Baumgartner, Michael (Civics4Y'all), Austin, TX
Calhoun, Amie (Civics4Yall), Austin, TX
Dolan, John (Civics4Yall), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Riley, Jessica (Self; Civics 4 Y'all), Austin, TX
Zaragoza, Natalia (Self; Civics4yall), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Heimlich, Ed Executive Director (Self; Informed citizens), Austin, TX
FOR:
Heimlich, Ed Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Informed
citizens), Austin, TX
Hull, Robbi (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Lindsay, Thomas Dr. (Self; Tppf), Austin, TX
Nichols, Judy (Self), Nederland, TX
ON:
Baumgartner, Michael (Civics4Y'all), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (also providing written
testimony) (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Gatej, John (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Ingram, Ian (Self), Austin, TX
Ingram, Jeri Lynn (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Dolan, John (Civics4Yall), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Zaragoza, Natalia (Self; Civics4yall), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 8, 2021 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Carranza, Susana (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX