Terri Austin
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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]
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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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- Democratic Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives
- 1955 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Anderson, Indiana
- Women state legislators in Indiana
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Ball State University alumni
- Butler University alumni
- 21st-century members of the Indiana General Assembly