Terri Austin

American educator and politician from Indiana
Terri Austin
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 36th district
In office
January 2003 – November 2022
Preceded byL. Jack Lutz
Succeeded byKyle Pierce
Personal details
Born (1955-05-17) May 17, 1955 (age 69)
Elwood, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMichael
Alma materBall State University
Butler University
OccupationEducator, politician

Terri Jo Austin is an American educator and politician from Indiana. Austin is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 36th District since January 2003.

Early life

On May 17, 1955, Austin was born in Elwood, Indiana.[1]

Education

In 1977, Austin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University. In 1981, Austin earned a MAE degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University. In 1996, Austin earned an Educational Administration and Supervision Certificate from Butler University.[1]

Career

In 1983, Austin became a teacher and Administrator at Anderson Community School Corporation in Indiana, until 2001.[1]

On November 5, 2002 Austin won the election and became a Democratic member of Indiana House of Representatives for District 36. Austin defeated Andy Kincaid with 52.18% of the votes.[2][3]

In 2003, Austin became an adjunct professor at Anderson University's School of Education.[1]

On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Ronald B. Carrell with 62.04% of the votes.[4][5] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Francie Pyburn Metzger with 63.43% of the votes.[6][7] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Frank Burrows and Greg Noland with 60.73% of the votes.[8][9]

On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Jennifer Culp with 55.41% of the votes.[10][11] [12][1]

Awards

  • 2004 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Chiropractors Association.[1]
  • 2005 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Petroleum and Convenience Store Association.[1]
  • 2006 Guardian of Small Business. Presented by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[1]
  • 2007 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.[1]
  • 2014 Torchbearer Award. Presented by Indiana Commission for Women (ICW). March 5, 2014.[13]
  • 2014 Athena award. Athena and Community Shining Star Awards Gala.[14]
  • 2019 Guardian of Small Business Award. Presented by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[15]

Personal life

Austin's husband is Michael Austin. They have two children. Austin and her family live in Anderson, Indiana.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Terry Austin's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2002". ballotpedia.org. November 5, 2002. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "IN State House 036". November 5, 2002. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2004". ballotpedia.org. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  5. ^ "IN State House 036". November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2006". ballotpedia.org. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  7. ^ "IN State House 036". November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  8. ^ "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2008". ballotpedia.org. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "IN State House 036". November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  10. ^ "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2018". ballotpedia.org. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "IN State House 036". November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "State Rep. Terri Austin". indianahousedemocrats.org. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Indiana Commission for Women honors 2014 Torchbearers". in.gov. March 5, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  14. ^ Molitor, Jack (November 13, 2014). "Rep. Austin takes home Athena Award". heraldbulletin.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  15. ^ "NFIB Honors 8 Senators and Representatives As Guardian of Small Business". nfib.com. March 6, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2020.

External links

  • State Representative Terri Austin official Indiana State Legislature site
  • Terri Austin, State Representative official campaign site
  • Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
  • Terri Austin at ballotpedia.org
  • Terri Austin at Hoosierwomenforward.org
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123rd General Assembly (2023–2024)
Speaker
Todd Huston (R)
Majority Leader
Matt Lehman (R)
Minority Leader
Phil GiaQuinta (D)
  1. ▌Carolyn Jackson (D)
  2. ▌Earl Harris Jr. (D)
  3. ▌Ragen Hatcher (D)
  4. ▌Edmond Soliday (R)
  5. ▌Dale DeVon (R)
  6. ▌Maureen Bauer (D)
  7. ▌Jake Teshka (R)
  8. ▌Ryan Dvorak (D)
  9. ▌Pat Boy (D)
  10. ▌Charles Moseley (D)
  11. ▌Michael Aylesworth (R)
  12. ▌Mike Andrade (D)
  13. ▌Sharon Negele (R)
  14. ▌Vernon Smith (D)
  15. ▌Hal Slager (R)
  16. ▌Kendell Culp (R)
  17. ▌Jack Jordan (R)
  18. ▌David Abbott (R)
  19. ▌Julie Olthoff (R)
  20. ▌Jim Pressel (R)
  21. ▌Timothy Wesco (R)
  22. ▌Craig Snow (R)
  23. ▌Ethan Manning (R)
  24. ▌Donna Schaibley (R)
  25. ▌Becky Cash (R)
  26. ▌Chris Campbell (D)
  27. ▌Sheila Klinker (D)
  28. ▌Jeff Thompson (R)
  29. ▌Chuck Goodrich (R)
  30. ▌Michael Karickhoff (R)
  31. ▌Lori Goss-Reaves (R)
  32. ▌Victoria Wilburn (D)
  33. ▌John Prescott (R)
  34. ▌Sue Errington (D)
  35. ▌Elizabeth Rowray (R)
  36. ▌Kyle Pierce (R)
  37. ▌Todd Huston (R)
  38. ▌Heath VanNatter (R)
  39. ▌Jerry Torr (R)
  40. ▌Greg Steuerwald (R)
  41. ▌Mark Genda (R)
  42. ▌Alan Morrison (R)
  43. ▌Tonya Pfaff (D)
  44. ▌Beau Baird (R)
  45. ▌Bruce Borders (R)
  46. ▌Bob Heaton (R)
  47. ▌Robb Greene (R)
  48. ▌Douglas Miller (R)
  49. ▌Joanna King (R)
  50. ▌Lorissa Sweet (R)
  51. ▌Dennis Zent (R)
  52. ▌Ben Smaltz (R)
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  54. ▌Cory Criswell (R)
  55. ▌Lindsay Patterson (R)
  56. ▌Bradford Barrett (R)
  57. ▌Craig Haggard (R)
  58. ▌Michelle Davis (R)
  59. ▌Ryan Lauer (R)
  60. ▌Peggy Mayfield (R)
  61. ▌Matt Pierce (D)
  62. ▌Dave Hall (R)
  63. ▌Shane Lindauer (R)
  64. ▌Matt Hostettler (R)
  65. ▌Christopher May (R)
  66. ▌Zach Payne (R)
  67. ▌Alex Zimmerman (R)
  68. ▌Randy Lyness (R)
  69. ▌Jim Lucas (R)
  70. ▌Karen Engleman (R)
  71. ▌Wendy Dant Chesser (D)
  72. ▌Edward Clere (R)
  73. ▌Jennifer Meltzer (R)
  74. ▌Stephen Bartels (R)
  75. ▌Cindy Ledbetter (R)
  76. ▌Wendy McNamara (R)
  77. ▌Ryan Hatfield (D)
  78. ▌Tim O'Brien (R)
  79. ▌Matt Lehman (R)
  80. ▌Phil GiaQuinta (D)
  81. ▌Martin Carbaugh (R)
  82. ▌Kyle Miller (D)
  83. ▌Christopher Judy (R)
  84. ▌Robert Morris (R)
  85. ▌Dave Heine (R)
  86. ▌Ed DeLaney (D)
  87. ▌Carey Hamilton (D)
  88. ▌Chris Jeter (R)
  89. ▌Mitch Gore (D)
  90. ▌Mike Speedy (R)
  91. ▌Robert Behning (R)
  92. ▌Renee Pack (D)
  93. ▌Julie McGuire (R)
  94. ▌Cherrish Pryor (D)
  95. ▌John Bartlett (D)
  96. ▌Greg Porter (D)
  97. ▌Justin Moed (D)
  98. ▌Robin Shackleford (D)
  99. ▌Vanessa Summers (D)
  100. ▌Blake Johnson (D)