WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Gaines, Nickolas (Self; Texas Education Policy Institute Fellow), Frisco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Atlas kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas state teachers association),
Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Fowler, Rebecca (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Houstom, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Gaines, Charles Director of Government Relations (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Gulley, Annalee Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs (Self; Mental Health
America), Houston, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Patrick (Save the Children), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Lilly, Hillary Director of Legislative Affairs (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Nichols, Colby (Leander ISD), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, 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
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
FOR:
Camarena, Elizabeth Dr. (ResponsiveEd), Austin, TX
Shopoff, Jessica School and Market Analyst (Self; Learn4Life), San Antonio, TX
Valdez, Erin Policy Analyst, TPPF (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Berry, Traci Superintendent (Goodwill Excel Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Richard Dr. (Self; Texas Public Policy Foundation), Houston, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
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
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Johnson, Richard Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Valdez, Erin Policy Analyst, TPPF (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Greg Executive Director (Texas Association of Workforce Boards), Dallas, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Yandell, Madison Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Painovich, Robin Executive Director (Career and Technical Association of Texas), Austin,
TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Bolton-Smith, Angela (Self), Dallas, TX
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
Corder, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Furlich, Sara (Self), Dallas, TX
Garza, Daniel (Self), Round Rock, TX
Kerr, Sonja Lawyer (Self), Austin, TX
Pacheco Jr, Edgar (Self), Pearland, TX
AGAINST:
Hodgins, David (Self; Texas School Alliance), Houston, TX
Johnson, Dana Special Education Director (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Tatgenhorst, Andrew (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas association of school
administrators; Texas association of community schools), Spicewood, TX
ON:
Geigerman, Louis (Self), Houston, TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
Reisman, Heather Attorney (TEA), Austin,, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armstrong, Aidyn (Self), Pearland, TX
Aycock, Taylor (Autism Speaks), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Chapman, Carolyn (Self), Dallas, TX
Chapman, Cecily (Self), Dallas, TX
Cooper, Robbi Decoding dyslexia texas (Decoding Dyslexia Texas), Austin, TX
Corder, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Easterseals central texas), Austin, TX
Furlich, Sara Parent (Self), Dallas, TX
Holmes, Rebecca (Self), Dallas, TX
Holmes, Wesley (Self), Dallas, TX
Howsley, Stephen Assistant Manager (Self; Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Hyland, Jennifer (Self), Houston, TX
Hyland, Jill (Self), Houstom, TX
Kalvass, Elisha (Self; The Dyslexia Initiative and parent), Fulshear, TX
Kalvass, Grace (Self), Fulshear, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pickren, Julie (Self), Manvel, TX
Roberts, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Roberts, Katie (Self), Austin, TX
Roberts, Ruth (Self), Austin, TX
Rojas, Alec (Self), Dallas, TX
Rojas, Brooke (Self), Dallas, TX
Rojas, Luke (Self), Dallas, TX
Roy, Michelle (Self), Southlake, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
Thompson, Archer (Self), Dallas tx, TX
Thompson, Brook (Self), Dallas tx, TX
Traynor, Amy (Self; National Center for Learning Disabilities), Katy, TX
Traynor, Olivia (Self), Katy, TX
Virag, Stephanie (Self), Heath, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Wagner, Alexandra (Self), Dallas, TX
Wall, Kathaleen (Self), Houston, TX
Wilson, Beckley (Self), Dallas, TX
Wilson, Beckley (Self), Dallas, TX
Wilson, Elizabeth (Self), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Martella, Michele Executive Director Special Education (Self; Comal Isd), Seguin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Dallas ISD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Fort Worth ISD), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Austin, Tori (also providing written testimony) (San Antonio ISD, Bexar County
Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Bigenho, Chris Director of Virtual Learning Academy LISD (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Lewisville ISD), Wylie, TX
Brooks, Alicia Principal (Self; Goose creek CISD), Baytown, TX
Gage, Margot Dr. (Self), Houston, TX
McCall, Demetrius (Self; Goose Creek Consolidated ISD), Baytown, TX
McDaniel, Lindsey Director of Elementary Virtual Learning (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Lewisville ISD), The Colony, TX
AGAINST:
Exter, Monty (The Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
ON:
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Director for Advocacy & Policy (Educate Texas at Communities
Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
Robertson, Holly (Self), Aledo, TX
Smith-Perry, Jessica (Great Hearts Online), San antonio, TX
Stevens, Amanda Mrs (Self; Great Hearts Online), Irving, TX
Wilson, Andy Superintendent (Self; Roscoe Collegiate ISD), Roscoe, TX
Woods, Brian Superintendent (Northside ISD, Texas Association of School Administrators,
and Texas School Alliance), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of school Administrators), Austin, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education
Association), Georgetown, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chick, Craig (Yes. Every Kid.), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Corte, Frank Col (Self; International Leadership of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hall, Henry Chief Technology Officer (Self; Richardson ISD), Richardson, TX
Hall, Henry Chief Technology Officer, Richardson ISD (Self; Richardson ISD),
Richardson, TX, TX
Hassett, Kristi (Self; Lewisville ISD), Flower Mound, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Doug Deason; Americans for Prosperity; Libre Initiative), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Dallas ISD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Fort Worth ISD), Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Nichols, Colby (Leander ISD), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Painovich, Robin Executive Director (Career and Technical Association of Texas), Austin,
TX
Plybon, Elaine Director of Personalized Learning (Self; Keller ISD), Euless, TX
Reach, Jacob Dr. (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (North Texas Commission), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Valdez, Erin Policy Analyst, TPPF (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Witte, Angela Teacher (Self; International Leadership of Texas), Haslet, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Buss, Matt (Self), Round Rock, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
ON:
Cooper, Beth (Self; The University of Texas at Austin - UT High School Special Purpose
District), Driftwood, TX
Kansra, Megha (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
Stegner, Lora Parent Lead for NCPSO (Self; National Coalition for Public School
Options), Pearland, TX
Waldrip, Mike Superintendent (Frisci ISD), Frisco, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David General Counsel (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Hassett, Kristi Trustee (Self; Lewisville ISD), Flower Mound, TX
AGAINST:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Diaz, Tony (Self; Librotraficante), Cypress, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Lilly, Hillary Director of Legislative Affairs (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent 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
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Epstein, Eliza (Self; Ethnic Studies Network of Texas Core Team), Austin, 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
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Fowler, Rebecca (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Houstom, TX
Gulley, Annalee Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs (Self; Mental Health
America), Houston, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Lee, Timothy Executive director (Tx retired teachers assn), 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
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Daniel, Katrina Chief Healthcare Officer (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), Austin,
TX
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Aycock, Taylor (Autism Speaks), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Craven, Morgan (IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association)), San Antonio,
TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Easterseals central texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Gulley, Annalee Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs (Self; Mental Health
America), Houston, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Lilly, Hillary Director of Legislative Affairs (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Ramon, Ana Deputy Director of Advocacy (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner Educator Support (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gulley, Annalee Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Mental Health America), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Fowler, Rebecca (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Houstom, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Aki, Fuat Director of Application Development (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner Educator Support (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, 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
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Lilly, Hillary Director of Legislative Affairs (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lee, Timothy Executive director (Trta), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atlas kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas state teachers association),
Austin, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), 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
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education
Association and CS4TX), Georgetown, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
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
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Edynamics), Austin, TX
Love, Jarod (The College Board), Austin, TX
McMahon, Lori Director (Toyota Motor North America), Plano, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sims, Taylor (Project Lead the Way), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Ray (Amazon), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow, Inc.), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Young, Tracy (Self; NAF), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent 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
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
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Szimanski, Jennifer Public Affairs CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
ON:
Goralski, Craig Safe and Supportive Schools Program Manager (TEA), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atlas kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas state teachers association),
Austin, TX
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), 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:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Goralski, Craig Safe and Supportive Schools Program Manager (TEA), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
ON:
Allsopp, Leslie Assistant professor pediatric and womens health (University of North Texas
Health Science Center And Asthma 411 Consortium), Fort Worth, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Greg Executive Director (Texas Association of Workforce Boards), Dallas, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow, Inc.), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Cates, Jennifer CALT LDT QI in training (Self; Texas ALTA), Bruceville, TX
Cooper, Robbi Decoding dyslexia texas (Decoding Dyslexia Texas), Austin, TX
Grafa, Libby LDT CALT ICALP (Self; Tx ALTA), San Angelo, TX
Kerr (Self; Decoding Dyslexia), Austin, TX
May, Devon (Self), The woodlands, TX
May, Nicole (Self), The woodlands, TX
Mcguire, Kristin Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Moore, Hunter (Self), The woodlands, TX
Roy, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self), Southlake, TX
Traynor, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self; National Center for Learning
Disabilities), Katy, TX
Vollaro, Cleo Student (Self), Spring, TX
Wilson, Beckley (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Yearout, Stephen (Self), Garland, TX
AGAINST:
McClure, Leroy CALT (Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)), Ovilla, TX
ON:
Hinds, Rebecca (Self; ALTA), Austin, TX
Meroney, Cal (Self), Austin, TX
Meroney, Griffin (Self), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Academic Language Therapy Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Meroney, Shannon (Self; Impact Dyslexia), Austin, TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
Staffa, Regina LDT, CALT (Self; ALTA), Dripping Springs, TX
Young, Audrey Dr (State Board of Education), Lufkin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armstrong, Aidyn (Self), Pearland, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Butts, Edna Director, Intergovernmental Relations (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Chapman, Carolyn (Self), Dallas, TX
Chapman, Cecily (Self), Dallas, TX
Cochran, Mary Ann Executive Director (Self), San angelo, TX
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Corder, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Epstein, Eliza (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Easterseals central texas), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Furlich, Sara Parent (Self), Dallas, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Guarisco, Kristin (Self), Spring, TX
Guarisco, Rylee (Self), Spring, TX
Hassett, Kristi (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Holmes, Wesley (Self), Dallas, TX
Hyland, Jennifer (Self), Houston, TX
Hyland, Jill (Self), Houstom, TX
Jureczki, Lora (Self), Kerrville, TX
Kalvass, Elisha (Self; The Dyslexia Initiative and parent), Fulshear, TX
Kalvass, Grace (Self), Fulshear, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Martella, Michele Executive Director Special Education (Self; Comal Isd), Seguin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Pacheco Jr, Edgar (Self), Pearland, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reach, Jacob Dr. (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Roberts, Ruth (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Rojas, Alec (Self), Dallas, TX
Rojas, Brooke (Self), Dallas, TX
Rojas, Luke (Self), Dallas, TX
Seabolt, Ashlie (Self), Dallas, TX
Thompson, Archer (Self), Dallas tx, TX
Thompson, Brook (Self), Dallas tx, TX
Traynor, Olivia (Self), Katy, TX
Virag, Kaden (Self), Heath, TX
Virag, Kylie (Self), Hearh, TX
Wagner, Alexandra (Self), Dallas, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Duren, Kim (Self; Texas ALTA), Hurst, TX
Fitzpatrick, Mary lou (Self), Austin, TX
Garnett, Brooke (Self; Texas ALTA), Justin, TX
Kosarek, Renee (Self; Texas ALTA), Cedar Park, TX
Martin, Dorelyn Weigman CALT (Self; Texas ALTA), Dallas, TX
Minks, Cathy M.Ed (Self; Texas ALTA), Irving, TX
O'Hara, Mollie (Self), Austin, TX
Phillips, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Phillips, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Phillips, Lee (Self), Austin, TX
Phillips, Trey (Self), Austin, TX
Pitts, Curt (Self), Austin, TX
Pitts, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Pitts, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Pitts, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Pitts, Wynn (Self), Austin, TX
Wittmayer, Tracey (Self; Texas ALTA), Arlington, TX
Woods, Kristi (Self; Texas ALTA), McKinney, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Stockton, Danny Executive Director of Government & Legal Affairs (Frisco ISD), Frisco,
TX
Vera, Suzann CALT-QI (Self; International Dyslexia Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Holmes, Rebecca (Self), Dallas, TX
Moore, Scott Rev (Self; Conroe ISD), Conroe, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Roberts, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Roberts, Katie (Self), Austin, TX
Virag, Stephanie (Self), Heath, 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
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education
Association), Georgetown, TX
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Gaines, Charles Director of Government Relations (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Lilly, Hillary Director of Legislative Affairs (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Love, Jarod (The College Board), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Rowe, Gaby (Operation Coonectivity TEa), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Gaines, Charles Director of Government Relations (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
ON:
Cooper, Beth (Self; The University of Texas at Austin - UT High School Special Purpose
District), Driftwood, TX
Lopez, Leonardo Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio,
TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Moucoulis, Olga Executive Director of Industry and Community (Edgewood ISD), Texas,
TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Atlas kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas state teachers association),
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
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
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Yandell, Madison Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education
Association), Georgetown, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (Edynamics), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Sims, Taylor (Project Lead the Way), Austin, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Atlas Kravitz, Laura Government relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association
(TSTA)), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Patrick (Save the Children), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP - Education & Talent Development (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Atlas kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas state teachers association),
Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Bigenho, Chris Director of Virtual Learning Academy LISD (Self; Lewisville ISD), Wylie,
TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hassett, Kristi Trustee (Self; Lewisville ISD), Flower Mound, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA), Austin, TX
ON:
Boswell, Lynn Trustee, Austin ISD (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX