Terri Austin
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.
Terri Austin | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
Assumed office January 2003 | |
Preceded by | L. Jack Lutz |
Personal details | |
Born | Elwood, Indiana, U.S. | May 17, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Michael |
Alma mater | Ball State University Butler University |
Occupation | Educator, politician |
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
- "Terry Austin's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2002". ballotpedia.org. November 5, 2002. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "IN State House 036". November 5, 2002. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2004". ballotpedia.org. November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "IN State House 036". November 2, 2004. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2006". ballotpedia.org. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "IN State House 036". November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2008". ballotpedia.org. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "IN State House 036". November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2018". ballotpedia.org. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "IN State House 036". November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- "State Rep. Terri Austin". indianahousedemocrats.org. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- "Indiana Commission for Women honors 2014 Torchbearers". in.gov. March 5, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- Molitor, Jack (November 13, 2014). "Rep. Austin takes home Athena Award". heraldbulletin.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- "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