WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Cisneros, Karla Houston City Council Member (District H), Houston, TX
Martinez, Consuelo Volunteer (Safe Walk Home), Houston, TX
Mireles Walters, Stella Founder (also providing written testimony) (Safe Walk Home),
Humble, TX
Reyes, Cynthia (also providing written testimony) (SN 51/Block Captions), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arellano, Deyandira Community Health Worker for Texas (Self; Safe Walk Home-
Northside), Houston, TX
Arellano, Deyandira Texas Community Health Worker (Self; Safe Walk Home Northside),
Houston, TX
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Blackwell, Machell Esthella (Safe Walk Home), Houston, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Cisneros, Joel (Self; Safe Walk Home), Houston, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Gallardo, Beneranda (N/A), Houston, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Guerrero, Angela Community Coordinator (Avenue), Houston, TX
Hinojosa, David (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Khalili, Laila N/A (Self), Houston, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Quezada, Norma Member (Safe Walk Home), Houston, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Fedeartion of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reyna, Rebecca C. Executive Director (Greater Northside Management District), Houston,
TX
Rodriguez, Venus Member (Safe Walk Home), Houston, TX
Torres, Delphina V. (N/A), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Khalili, Laila Program Coordinator (Super Neighborhood Council #51), Houston, TX
Monsanto, Arsheill (YMCA of Greater Houston/Texas State Alliance of YMCAs), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Policy Specialsit, parent, caregiver (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2017 9:00 AM
Piccola, Kyle (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Suter, Maggie Parent (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Joseph, Zenobia C. Educator (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Easterseals Central TX), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Assoc. of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather Parent (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lintzinger, Linda Policy Specialist, parent, caregiver (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Guardianship Reform and Supported Decision Making
(GRSDM)), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Self; Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Martin, Blake Law Student (also providing written testimony) (N/A Invited to give
testimony on INCLUDE), Austin, TX
Ross Van De Kop, Andrew Law Student (also providing written testimony) (N/A Invited
to give testimony on INCLUDE law clinic), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Carlton, Belinda Coordinator (Guardianship Reform and Supported Decision making
workgroup), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Hardwick, Grace Intern (Easterseals Central TX), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David Member (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Assoc. of TX Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Governmental Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Piccola, Kyle (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather Parent (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2017 9:00 AM
Suter, Maggie Parent of child w/ disabilities (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Duncan, Dr. Mary Ann Executive Director (ResponsiveEd), Lewisville, TX
Joseph, Zenobia C. Educational Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Self; A+
Writers Consulting, LLC), Austin, TX
Smisko, Ann Deputy Director (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand
Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fernandez, Martha Director of Advocacy (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Texas League of Community Charter Schools), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees),
Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David Member (TX Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Brooks, Linda Assistant Director (Tarrant County Juvenile Services & Texas Probation
Association), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Beck, Carolyn Governmental Relations (Texas Juvenile), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central TX), Austin, TX
Fernandez, Martha Director of Advocacy (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Gov't. Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Computer Education Association), Georgetown, TX
Murphy Ed. D., Kari Chief Technology Officer (also providing written testimony) (Deer
Park ISD & TCEA), Friendswood, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burkholder, Dr. Karla Director (Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD; TCEA), Schertz, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Shelley, Dan (Apple), Austin, TX
FOR:
Eyer, Jenny Senior Policy Analyst, Manager, Center for Child Health, Research, & Policy
(Children At Risk), Dallas, TX
Nye, Katie Regional Director-Austin (Texas Hunger Initiative), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Dwyer, JC Chief Strategy Officer (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Hughes, Lisa Consultant (Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel Pres. & Owner-Texana Public Affairs (Texas Action For Healthy Kids),
Brenham, TX
ON:
Dozier Gonzales, Melissa Director of Administration, Food, & Nutrition, Texas Dept. of
Agriculture (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2017 9:00 AM
Rodgers, Lindsay Deputy Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Nye, Katie Regional Director-Austin (Texas Hunger Initiative), Austin, TX
ON:
Dozier Gonzales, Melissa Director of Administration, Food & Nutrition, Texas Dept.
Agriculture (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dwyer, JC Chief Stategy Officer (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Eyer, Jenny Senior Policy Analyst, Manager, Center for Child Health, Research, & Policy
(Children At Risk), Dallas, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Garbutt, Liz Program Contractor (Children's Defense Fund-Texas), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel Pres. & Owner (Texana Public Affairs) (Texas Action For Healthy Kids),
Brenham, TX
FOR:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hinojosa, David Member (TX Latino Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Grey, John Austin (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Boughton, Tania Noelle Chair, State Leadership Committee & Parent (American Heart
Association), Dallas, TX
McMahan, Joe Texas State Director (Mission: Readiness), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Assoc. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 25, 2017 9:00 AM
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Ballard, Brooks Director of Communications (CATCH Global Foundation), Austin, TX
Brumfield, April Sr. Campaign Director (American Heart Association), Irving, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Monsanto, Arsheill (Texas State Alliance of YMCAs), Austin, TX
Romero, Joel Pres. & Owner-Texana Public Affairs (Texas Action For Healthy Kids),
Brenham, TX
Romo, Joel Pres. & Owner-Texana Public Affairs (The Cooper Institute), Brenham, TX
Romo, Joel Pres. & Owner-Texana Public Affairs (American Diabetes Association),
Brenham, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Exec. Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover Assoc. Ex. Dir. Gov. Relations (TASB), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Martinez-Prather, Kathy Director (Texas School Safety Center at TX State University), San
Marcos, TX
ON:
Barnes, Leo Director-Policy & Compliance (UIL), Driftwood, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Exec. Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director of Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (TX Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX