WITNESS LIST
Education
April 14, 2014 10:00 AM
Interim Charge #1
FOR:
Ruiz, Cynthia Teacher (My students in the class of 2015 and 2016), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Driesbach, Amy Educational Consultant (Schertz Cibolo Universal City Parents for Student
Success), Schertz, TX
Hodges, Hunter (Self), Plano, TX
Hooker, Tammy (Self), Plano, TX
Jones, Alexa (Self), Wimberley, TX
Jones, Vance (Self), Wimberley, TX
Martin, Stephen DAD (also providing written testimony) (HOUSTON PARENTS),
Houston, TX
Martin Jr., Stephen (Lovett Elementary), Houston, TX
Merrill, Bryan Student Glen Rose ISD (Self), Glen Rose, TX
Oman, Nicole (Self), Taylor, TX
Piper-Loomis, Lynz Parent of children from CISD, TX (Canyon ISD/Amarillo ISD Areas),
Amarillo, TX
Schimelpfening, Shannon Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern (SCUC (Schertz, Cibolo,
Universal City) Parents for Student Success), Schertz, TX
ON:
Amick, Stacey Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Buchanan, Cheryl 6th Grade Teacher (Self), TX
Buxkemper, Laura Special Education Teacher (Self/classroom sp. ed students), Ballinger,
TX
Clark, Amy Dyslexia Evaluator (Self + Garland ISD), Rowlett, TX
Immarag, Joel Professional (Self), Houston, TX
Lawler, Erin Public Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council
for Developmental Disabilities), Austin, TX
Vollmer, Cheryl Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), SA, TX
Willis, Randy Granger ISD Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Granger
ISD), TX
Wooten, Bret N/A (Self), Lewisville, TX
Yarus, Mary Director of Family Support and Adult Literacy, Neuhaus Education Center
(Academic Language Therapy Association), Houston, TX
Yeager, Laura On TAMSA board, mother of 3 (Self, 3 children, TAMSA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Pearson, Crystal (My children/Co-Teachers), Thrall, TX
ON:
Massey, Jennifer (Self, Parent, Public School Children), Waco, TX
Massey, William Student, Public School (Self), Waco, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 14, 2014 10:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Cooper, Robbi Dyslexia Consultant, Mother and wife of Dyslexics (Self), TX
Interim Charge #2
AGAINST:
Merrill, Bryan Student, Glen Rose ISD (Self), Glen Rose, TX
ON:
Collins, Jennifer Parent (Self), Denton, TX
Freise, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Glasscock, Bena School Counselor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Counseling
Association), Adrian, TX
Graves, Ashlea Director, Government Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Houston Independent School District), Houston, TX
Immarag, Joel Professional (Self), Houston, TX
Morley, Candy Mom (Self), Rhome, TX
Perry, Michelle Just a Mom (My child), TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reutter, Claire (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, George Immediate Past President - Texas Assn. of Chicanos in Higher Ed. (Texas
Assn. of Chicanos in Higher Education), Manchaca, TX
Romero, Jesse Legislative Consultant (Texas Association for Bilingual Education
(T.A.B.E.)), S.A., TX
Swanson, Steven (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, Kathi Mom (also providing written testimony) (My family), Austin, TX
Wadbrook, Catherine Parent/Taxpayer/Educator (Self), Austin, TX
Willis, Randy Granger ISD Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Community of Schools), TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harper, Dr. John Board Advisor (Harmony Charter Schools), Rowlett, TX
ON:
Chamness, Christopher Student (Self), Austin, TX
Chamness, Yvonne Student (Self), Austin, TX
Massey, Jennifer (Self, Parent, Public School Children), Waco, TX
Massey, William Student, Public School (Self), Waco, TX
Moss, Stephen Director of Social Studies Curriculum -Harmony Public Schools (Harmony
Public Schools), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Pena, Roman Vice Commander (American G.I. Forum), SA, TX
V. Ybarra, Velma Retired Administator - and H.O.P.E Ed. Contact (Tex. Latino Education
Coalition), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 14, 2014 10:00 AM
Invited Witnesses
Interim Charge #1
Panel 1
ON:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Cloudt, Criss Associate Commissioner, Assessment and Accountability (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Hale, Ed.D., Margaret SLATE/NCTE Liaison for Tx. Council of Teachers of English/LA
(also providing written testimony) (TCTELA), Pasadena, TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zyskowski, Gloria Director, Student Assessment (also providing written testimony) (TX
Education Agency), Austin, TX
Invited Witnesses
Interim Charge #2
Panel 1
ON:
Cargill, Barbara Chair, State Board of Education (also providing written testimony) (State
Board of Education), Austin, TX
Gardner, David Deputy Commissioner for Academic Planning and Policy/Chief Academic
Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Invited Witnesses
Interim Charge #2
Panel 2
ON:
Chambers, HD Supt (also providing written testimony) (Alief ISD), Houston, TX
Cook, Charles Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (also providing written testimony)
(Houston Community College), Houston, TX
Davenport, Darlene Director Guidance and Counseling - CFISD (also providing written
testimony) (TCA), Houston, TX
Gilcrease, Buck Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Hillsboro ISD),
Hillsboro ISD, TX
Nichols, Sherry Head Counselor / 8th grade counselor (also providing written testimony)
(TCA), San Antonio, TX
Schroder, Rod Supt. (also providing written testimony) (Amarillo ISD Texas School
Alliance), Amarillo, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 14, 2014 10:00 AM
Invited Witnesses
Interim Charge #2
Panel 3
ON:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (also providing written
testimony) (Tx Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David Southwest Regional Counsel (also providing written testimony)
(MALDEF/ Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Holbrook, Lisa President - elect (also providing written testimony) (Texas PTA), Houston,
TX
Majcher, Dineen Board Member and Parent (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector President and CEO (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX