WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Chambers, HD Supt. of Alief ISD (Alief ISD), Houston, TX
Chavez, Jesus H. Co-Executive Director (South TX Association of Schools), Round Rock,
TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (also providing written
testimony) (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner of Education (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Sikes, Chloe Policy Intern (also providing written testimony) (Texas Latino Education
Coalition), Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Policy (Texas Aspires Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garcia, Veronica Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Greenhaw, Lanet Vice President Education & Workforce (Dallas Regional Chamber),
Dallas, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition; BASF Corp; and Huntsman
Corp.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
McCreary, Casey Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Lilly, Janna Director Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov Rel (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Garbutt, Liz Advocate (Children's Defense Fund-TX), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hill, Johnny Asst. Superintendent-Finance/CFO (Lake Travis ISD & Fast Growth Schools),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Bennett, Tony President (TX Assn. of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla VP of Education/Workforce Dev. (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Garcia, Veronica Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Gomez, Addie Executive Director (Texans For Quality Public Charter Schools), Austin,
TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD. District Charter Alliance), San
Antonio, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harris, Linda (Self), Montgomery, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Joseph, Sylvia Orozco Who We Help Ourselves, National Director (also providing written
testimony) (Mental Health America of Greater Dallas), Dallas, TX
McClure, Madeline Chief Executive Officer (Tex Protects (Texas Association for the
Protection of Children)), Dallas, TX
McGreary, Judith (N/A), Cameron, TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards & Support Services (Texas
Education Agency), Austin, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Eaton, Holly Director Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP Advocacy & Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (Tex Protects (Texas Association for the
Protection of Children)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garcia, Veronica Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov Rel (TASB), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cowsar, Robin Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (Self; Texas ALTA), Frederisckburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cooper, Robbie Exec. Director (Decoding Dyslexia Texas), Austin, TX
Eppright, Anne (N/A), Fredericksburg, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Hardeman, Heather HR Director (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Courtney Lobbyist (Texas ALTA), Austin, TX
Lee, Cherry C. Teacher (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Queen, Rae President (ACT-San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Scheberle, Drew SVP (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Lacey, Steven President (also providing written testimony) (American Industrial Hygiene
Association), Indianapolis, IN
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent
Business/Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla VP of Education/Workforce Dev. (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov Rel (TASB), Austin, TX
Caruthers, James Sr. Staff Attorney (Children At Risk), Houston, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Garbutt, Liz Advocate (Children's Defense Fund-Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Greenhaw, Lanet Vice President Education & Workforce (Dallas Regional Chamber),
Dallas, TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Self; Easterseals Central TX), Houston, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children At Risk), Austin, TX
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager (Easterseals), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Dir. of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sobel, Lindsay Executive Director, TeachPlus Texas (Self), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Pub Pol Dir (Mental Health Amer TX), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas),
San Antonio, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Nishimura, Christine Deputy General Counsel (Texas Charter Schools Association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Russell, Claudia Attorney/Lobbyist (Chaparral Star Academy), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Scheberle, Drew SVP (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Sikes, Chloe Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Latino Education Coalition),
Intern, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov Rel (TASB), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Jones, Erin Sr. Director (The College Board), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gulley, Annalee Director of Public Policy 7 Govt. Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (MHA (Mental Health America) of Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov Rel (TASB), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Garbutt, Liz Advocate (Children's Defense Fund-Texas), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assocation), Austin,
TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Self; Easterseals Central TX), Houston, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Advocacy Chair (National Alliance on Mental Illness-Austin Affiliate),
Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children At Risk), Austin, TX
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager (Easterseals), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Dir. of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Pub Pol Div (Mental Health America Texas), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Governmental Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
TX), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Aspires), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla VP of Education/Workforce Dev. (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Goodsheller, Miranda Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition; BASF Corp; and Huntsman
Corp.), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent
Business/Texas), Austin, TX
Tsett, Carl (Self; CEV Multimedia), Lubbock, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Arbour, Courtney Division Director Workforce (Texas Workforce Commissioner), Austin,
TX
Peebles, Rex Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (TX Rural Education Assoc.), Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Bertrand, Aimee Legislative Coordinator (Harris County), Houston, TX
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Garcia, Veronica Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatron, Michael President (AGC Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
White, Michael Vice President (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
ON:
Lilly, Janna Director Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Grey, John M. Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association),
Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Self; Easterseals Central TX), Houston, TX
Kunish, Eric Advocacy Chair (National Alliance on Mental Illness-Austin Affiliate),
Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager (Easterseals), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Pub Pol Dir (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Governmental Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
TX), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Harp, Greg Senior Vice President (Graduation Alliance), Frisco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beunett, Tony President (TX Assn. of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Aspires), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Lippincott, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition; BASF Corp.; and Huntsman
Corp.), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent
Business/Texas), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gulley, Annalee Director of Govt. Affairs & Public Policy (also providing written
testimony) (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Garbutt, Liz Advocate (Children's Defense Fund-TX), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Self; Easterseals Central TX), Houston, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Advocacy Chair (National Alliance on Mental Illness-Austin Affiliate),
Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children At Risk), Austin, TX
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager (Easterseals), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Pub Pol Dir (Mental Health Amer TX), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of S. Texas), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Copels, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Exec. Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX