Terri Austin's Biography
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Full Name:
Terri Jo Austin
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Michael; 2 Children: Matthew, Jeffrey
Birth Date:
05/17/1955
Birth Place:
Elwood, IN
Home City:
Anderson, IN
Religion:
Episcopalian
Graduated, Elementary Administration and Supervision, Butler University, 1996
MAE, Elementary Education, Ball State University, 1981
MAE, Special Education, Ball State University, 1981
BS, Elementary Education, Ball State University, 1977
Former Assistant Democratic Floor Leader, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Minority Whip, Indiana State House of Representatives
Democratic Caucus Chair, Indiana State House of Representatives, 2021-2023
Representative, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 36, 2002-2022
Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 36, 2022
Advisory Board, National Conference of State Legislators, 2005-present
Former Member, Education Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Former Member, Insurance Committee, Indiana State House of Representatives
Vice Chair, Standing Committee on Economic Development, Trade, and Cultural Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2003-2005
Adjunct Professor, School of Education, Anderson University, 2003-present
Former Employee, Elwood Community Schools
National Consultant, United States Department of Education
Executive Director, Community Alliances to Promote Education, 2001-2003
Administrator/Teacher, Anderson Community School Corporation, 1983-2001
Member, Madison County Superior Courts, 1977-1981
Member, Anderson Rotary Club, 2001-present
Member, League of Women Voters, 2001-present
Member, American Association of University Women, 2000-present
Member, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Anderson Leadership Academy, present
Alumni Board Member, Ball State University Teacher's College, present
Chair, Board of Directors, Women in Government, present
Member, Board of Trustees, Anderson Fine Arts Center, present
Member, Elwood Chamber of Commerce, present
Director, Madison County Community Alliances to Promote Education, present
Member, Park Place Church of God, present
Member, Saint John's Hospital Development Board, present
Member, United Way of Madison County, present
Indiana State Director, Women in Government, present
Former Member, Current Events Club
Member, Trinity Episcopal Church
Awards:
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) 2006
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2007
Friend of Economic Development, Indiana Economic Development Association, 2010
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Petroleum and Convenience Store Association, 2005
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Chiropractors Association, 2004