WITNESS LIST
Education
September 13, 2016 9:00 AM
Alternative Assessments (SB149)
ON:
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (The Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Hassett, Kristi (TAMSA), Flower Mound, TX
Hinojosa, David National Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Schwinn, Penny Deputy Comm., Academics (TGA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Lobbyist (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Digital Learning
FOR:
Gabehart, Mark E. Executive Director of Technology and Info Service (also providing
written testimony) (Round Rock), Round Rock, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (Tech Net), Austin, TX
Moczygemba, Randy Superintendent (New Braunfels ISD), New Braunfels, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg Mom (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Belcher, Kim (Self; Texas kids, Teachers, Public Schools), Katy, TX
Davenport, Lynn Mom (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Linahan, Alice Mom (Self), Argyle, TX
ON:
Allen, Melissa Principal (also providing written testimony) (Thompson Intermediate -
Pasadena ISD), Pearland, TX
Bergland, Jennifer Dir. of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Computer Education Association), Georgetown, TX
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (The Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Fields, Keziah Student (Temple High School & The Independent District), Temple, TX
Frost, Dale State Policy Dircetor (iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online
Learning)), Vienna, VA
Hardin, Dustin Director of Technology (New Canes ISD), Baytown, TX
Hines MD, Lori Doctor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Lemon-Strauss, Aaron Executive Director, College Readiness Assesments (The College
Board), Washington, DC
Mackin, Shea Parent (Self; Public School Options), Pflugerville, TX
Mathesen, Garrett Andrew Student (Temple Independent School District), Temple, TX
McCray, Timothy J. Assistant Director of School Support (also providing written
testimony) (Connections Learning), Houston, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Ritchie, Casey Director of Technology (Education Service Center 18), Midland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
September 13, 2016 9:00 AM
Rivera, Rosa Student (Temple District), Temple, TX
Rogers, Ajani Student (Temple Independent School District), Temple, TX
Schad, Lenny Chief Technology Officer (Houston ISD), Houston, TX
Swanson, Steve Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Turzanski, Micheal Director of State Engagements (also providing written testimony)
(Education Super Highway), San Francisco, CA
Webb, Karin Parent (Self; Public School Options), Flower Mound, TX
Wilson, Columba (Self), San Antonio, TX