_Appendix H - Acknowledgments_ |
Many people have contributed to the development of the 2007 Accountability Manual. The project staff wish to thank these individuals for their expert advice and prompt review of our materials. Their comments greatly enhanced the accuracy and format of the document.
Shirley Neeley, Commissioner of Education
Robert Scott, Chief Deputy Commissioner
Criss Cloudt, Associate Commissioner for Assessment, Accountability, and Data Quality
Shannon Housson, Director, Division of Performance Reporting
Cathy Long, Division of Performance Reporting
Nancy Rinehart, Division of Performance Reporting
Betty Weed, Division of Performance Reporting
David Anderson, TEA General Counsel
Laura Ayala, Division of Student Assessment
Susan Barnes, Associate Commissioner for Standards and Programs
Hal Brignole, Division of Performance Reporting
Cynthia Carrasquillo, Division of Performance Reporting
Karen Dvorak, Director, Division of Accountability Research
Felicia Schubert, Division of Performance Reporting
Donna Gross, Division of Performance Reporting
John Haetinger, Division of Performance Reporting
Rachel Harrington, Director, Division of Performance-Based Monitoring
Diane J. Hernandez, Division of Performance Reporting
Gene Lenz, Deputy Associate Commissioner for Special Programs, Monitoring, and Interventions
Yvonne Liang, Division of Performance Reporting
Ed Miller, Division of Student Assessment
Mary Perry, Director, Division of Charter Schools
Bret Phillips, Division of Performance Reporting
Ester Regalado, Division of Performance Reporting
Linda Roska, Division of Accountability Research
Trish Smith, Division of Performance Reporting
Laura Taylor, Senior Director, Division of Program Monitoring and Interventions
Melinda Torres, Division of Performance Reporting
Mariana Vassileva, Division of Student Assessment
Tim Wilson, Division of Performance Reporting
Representatives from districts and regional service centers met in February 2007 to make recommendations that address major policy and design issues for accountability for the year 2007 and beyond.
Jana Anderson, Director of Special Programs, San Angelo ISD, Region 15
Mark Ayala, Clint High School, Principal, Clint ISD, Region 19
Charlotte Baker, Deputy Director for Programs and Services, Region 3
Frank Belcher, Superintendent, Canadian ISD, Region 16
M. Annette Cluff, Superintendent, The Varnett Charter School, Region 4
Nabor F. Cortez, Jr., Executive Director, Secondary Division, Edgewood ISD, Region 20
Anthony Edwards, Principal, Community Education Partners, Region 4
Sylvia Garza, Assistant Supt. for Teaching and Learning, San Marcos CISD, Region 13
Tom Harvey, Superintendent, La Vernia ISD, Region 20
Benny P. Hernandez, Principal, Iraan-Sheffield High School, Iraan-Sheffield ISD, Region 18
Roland Hernandez, Superintendent, Waco ISD, Region 12
Francine Holland, Deputy Executive Director for Instructional Services, Region 11
Janice Jackson, Director of Special Services, Paris ISD, Region 8
Whitcomb Johnstone, Director of Planning, Evaluation and Research, Irving ISD, Region 10
Daniel King, Superintendent, Hidalgo ISD, Region 1
Suzanne Mondey, Director of Special Programs, Prekindergarten/PPCD Program, Port Neches-Groves ISD, Region 5
Michael Motheral, Superintendent, Sundown ISD, Region 17
Dawson Orr, Superintendent, Wichita Falls ISD, Region 9
Anne Poplin, Executive Director, ESC Region 9
Raymon Puente, Director of Residential Services, Juvenile Justice Center, Region 6
Margaret Rohde, Deputy Director, Education Services, Harris County Juvenile Justice Charter School, Region 4
Diana Silvas, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Operations, Robstown ISD, Region 2
David Splitek, Superintendent, Lackland Independent School District, Region 20
Mike Strozeski, Assistant Superintendent, Accountability and Technology, Richardson ISD, Region 10
Travis Weatherspoon, Director of Testing, La Marque ISD, Region 4
Nola Wellman, Superintendent, Eanes ISD, Region 13
Ledessa White, Assistant Director of Elementary Education, Abilene ISD, Region 14
Mary Ann Whiteker, Superintendent, Hudson ISD, Region 7
Representatives from legislative offices, school districts, and the business community were invited to participate in resolving issues critical to the accountability system. The Commissioner’s Accountability Advisory Committee met in March 2007 to review the recommendations made by the Educator Focus Group. The Advisory Committee either endorsed the Focus Group’s proposals or recommended alternative proposals which were forwarded to the commissioner.
Cathy Bryce Superintendent, Highland Park ISD
Jesus Chavez Superintendent, Round Rock ISD
Ralph H. Draper Superintendent, Spring ISD
Pat Forgione Superintendent, Austin ISD
Michael Hinojosa Superintendent, Dallas ISD
Harlan Howell Director of Research and Evaluation / Computer Services, Harlingen CISD
Nadine Kujawa Superintendent, Aldine ISD
Mike D. Motheral Superintendent, Sundown ISD
Tom Norris Executive Director, Region XII Education Service Center
Jill Shugart Executive Director, Region X Education Service Center
David Splitek Superintendent, Lackland ISD
Mike Strozeski Assistant Superintendent, Accountability and Technology, Richardson ISD
James R. Vasquez Executive Director, Region XIX Education Service Center
Von Byer Committee Director, Senate Education Committee
Harrison Keller Special Assistant for Education, Office of the Speaker of the House
Melissa Oehler Governor’s Advisor, Public Education, Office of Governor Perry
Ursula Parks Public Education Team Manager, Legislative Budget Board
Andrea Sheridan Special Assistant for Education, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Jenna Watts Legislative Policy Analyst, House Public Education
Jim Crow Executive Director, Texas Association of School Boards
Bill Hammond President & CEO, Texas Association of Business
Sandy Kress Partner, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld
Don McAdams President, Center for Reform of School Systems
John Stevens Executive Director, Texas Business and Education Coalition
Jeri Stone Exec. Director/Gen. Counsel, Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Johnny Veselka Executive Director, Texas Association of School Administrators
Darv Winick President, Winick Consultants
David G. Anthony Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Region 4
Jerry Baird Iowa Park Cons ISD, Region 9
Mike Bergman Brazos ISD, Region 6
Paul Clore Gregory-Portland ISD, Region 2
Jose Franco Fort Hancock ISD, Region 19
Scot Goen Ballinger ISD, Region 15
Kevin Houchin McGregor ISD, Region 12
Melody A. Johnson Fort Worth ISD, Region 11
John Lemons Bushland ISD, Region 16
Dana Marable Longview ISD, Region 7
Ron Mayfield Fort Stockton ISD, Region 18
Willard Murrey Medina Valley ISD, Region 20
Darrell Myers Bridge City ISD, Region 5
Dawson R. Orr Wichita Falls ISD, Region 9
Carolyn Pierel Argyle ISD, Region 11
Henry Scott Denison ISD, Region 10
Paul Smith Palacios ISD, Region 3
Marian Strauss Wimberley ISD, Region 13
Paul Trull Paris ISD, Region 8
Linda Wade Harlingen ISD, Region 1
Kay Waggoner Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Region 11
Jim Waller Idalou ISD, Region 17
Jim White Colorado ISD, Region 14
Mary Ann Whiteker Hudson ISD, Region 7
Leland Williams Dickinson ISD, Region 4
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