WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Education
March 22, 2023 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Baehre, Amanda (Self) , Kerrville, Texas, TX
Bakich, Meg (Self) , Dallas, TX
Behnke, Rachel Director Career & Technical Education Director (Self; Career &
Technical Association of Texas), New Braunfels, TX
Grantham, Gabe (Self; Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Kuehne, Jennifer (Self) , Leander, TX
Le Sueur, Larkin Career & Technical Education Director (Self; Career & Technical
Association of Texas), Humble, TX
McKee, Kathleen (Self) , Kerrville, TX
Pieniazek, Ray Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Agriculture
Teachers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Recio, Melina (Self) , McAllen, TX
AGAINST:
Linahan, Alice VP Women on the Wall (Self) , Argyle, TX
ON:
Beal, Sarah US PREP executive director (Self; Texas Tech University), Lubbock, Texas,
TX
Brown, Kristin Superintendent (Self; Lyford CISD), Harlingen, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (TExas Classroom
Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Dir. Policy & Advocacy (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (Self) , Austin, TX
McKinney, Sharon Superintendent (Texas School Coalition and Port Aransas ISD), Port
Aransas, TX
Smith, Kimberly Chief Finance & Strategy Officer (Frisco ISD), Frisco, TX
Tate, Kailey (Self) , Odessa Tx, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Angus, Tiffany (Self) , Longview, TX
Armato, Matthew (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at the University of Dallas),
Irving, TX
Aviles, Tina (Self) , Grand Prairie, TX
Billman, Jacob Student (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at SMU), Dallas, TX
Bionat, Christian (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
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Brassington, Jessica (Self) , Montgomery, TX
Chavez, Jesus H (South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Cole, Elle President, Park Cities Republican Women (Self; Park Cities Republican
Women), Dallas, TX
Epstein, Pat (Self) , Pflugerville, TX, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self) , Houston, TX
Frey, Graham CEO Hallcraft School Studio (Self) , Austin, TX
Fuentes, Frank (Self) , Austin/Texas, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self) , Austin, TX
Garcia, Brandon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self) , Hockley, TX
Graves, Jamael (Self; New Hope Christian Academy), Plano, TX
Grusendorf, Kent Liberty For The Kids, Pres. (Self; Liberty For The Kids), Austin, TX
Hansen, Lana (Self) , Manchaca, TX
Kattawar-Engstrom, Heather Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum &Instructio (Self;
Kerrville ISD), Fredericksburg, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Lee, Michael Executive Director, TARS (Self; TARS), Lubbock, TX
Macias, Mia (Self; New Hope Christian Academy), Plano, TX
Mauro, Megan SVP, Policy and Advocacy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
McCutchin, Chelsea (Self) , Pflugerville, TX, TX
Osborn, Brett (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at SMU), Dallas, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Rivera, Sonia Advocate (Self) , Houston, TX
Teal, Gary (Self) , Whitney, TX
Teitelman, A. Carol Ms. (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Thomas, Teresa (Self) , Tomball, TX
Todd- Smith, Dr. Laurie Director AFPI (Self; America First Policy Institute), Madison,
MS, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self) , Driftwood, TX
Vincitore, Brandon (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at SMU), Cypress, TX
AGAINST:
Allsup, Ashlea (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Besinger, Jackie (Self) , Austin TX, TX
Bishop, Delaina (Self) , Austin, TX
Bishop, Michael (Self) , Austin, TX
BLUMBERG, MARY (Self) , New Braunfels78130, TX
Breed, Robin (Self) , Austin, TX
BROOKS, EVELYN Member, State Board of Education, District 14 (Self) , Frisco, TX
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Broughal, Christine (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Cave, Heather (Self) , Spring Branch, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Corley, Alexander (Self) , Austin, TX
Cortez, Ana (Self) , Manor, TX
Daniel, Kelly (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Davis, Christy (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Donatt, Lenore "Lory" (Self) , WestLake Hills, TX
Esperanza, Catherine (Self) , Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley (Self) , Austin, TX
Fowler, Melody President Arlington ISD Board of Trustees (Arlington ISD Board of
Trustees), Arlington, TX
Frost, Lucy (Self) , Manchaca, TX
Goethals, Allison (Self) , Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self) , Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self) , Austin, TX
Holubec, Bryan (Self) , Thrall, TX
Jackson, Mary Ann (Self) , Cypress, TX
Jenkins, Peggy Citizen (Self) , New braunfels, TX
Jones, Carl TDP Rural Caucus State Field Coordinator (Self; TDP Non Urban Rural
Caucus), Spicewood, TX
Joy, Louise (Self) , Austin, TX
Kincaid, Jeannette (Self) , Austin, TX
Kizer, Kathryn (Self; Access Education RRISD), Austin, TX
Kosobud, Terry (Self) , Austin, TX
Kron, Carla (Self) , Neew Braunfels, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (Self; IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
LaViola, Mara (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self) , Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Long, Diana (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC)), AUSTIN, TX
Lorigo-Johst, Chevonne (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Markus, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self) , Austin, TX
Miller, Cyral (Self) , Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self) , Austin, TX
Oneal, Claire (Self) , Austin, TX
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Padgett, Loretta (Self) , Canyon Lake, TX
Patrick, Teresa (Self) , Bulverde, TX
Pearson, Eldon (Self) , Austin, TX
Pitts, Keiawnna (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Proznik, Jenny (Self) , Frisco, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Rivas, Lesley (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh Deputy executive director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Sells, Katherine (Self) , Lewsiville, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Program and Policy Manager (Self; Children's Defense Fund - Texas),
Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Stole, David (Plano ISD), Dallas, TX
Trevino, Theresa (Self; Texans Advocating For Meaningful Student Assessment), Austin,
TX
Voosen, Maureen (Self) , Austin, TX
White, Lauren (Self) , Lakeway, TX
Yoakem, Karma (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Davenport, Robin (Self; Trinity Chritian Academy), San Antonio, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Self; Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self) , Cypress, TX
Egidio, Jaqueline (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust), Dallas, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Garcia-Tejeda, Jessica (Self) , Austin, TX
Gibson, Greg Dr (Self; Texas Association of Midsize Schools), Graham, TX
Hatley, Erin (Self; The Vine School), Victoria, TX
Hodge, Andrew (TEA), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Kate (The Commit Partnership), Dallas, TX
Holleman, Will Mr. (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Holzgrafe, Matthew (Self) , Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Lazaroff, Lazer Rabbi (Self) , Houston, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McLoughlin, Jessica (TEA), Austin, TX
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Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Mims, DeeDee (Self; New Hope Christian Academy), Plano, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner (TEA), Austin, TX
Rogers, Shelly (Self; ACE Scholarships Texas), Taylor Lake Village, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Broughton, Whitney Ass. Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bledsoe, Gary President (Self; Texas NAACP), Austin; Texas, TX
ON:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of
Community Schools), Austin, TX
Calahan, Rebekah (Philanthropy Advocates), Austin, TX
Rombado, Maximiliano Legislative Director (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
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