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
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "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.
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