Terri Austin
{{short description|American educator and politician from Indiana}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Terri Austin
|state_house = Indiana
|district = 36th
|term_start = January 2003
|term_end = November 2022
|predecessor = L. Jack Lutz
|successor = Kyle Pierce
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|5|17}}
|birth_place = Elwood, Indiana, U.S.
|death_date =
|death_place =
|party = Democratic
|spouse = Michael
|alma_mater = Ball State University (BS)
Butler University
|occupation = Educator, politician
}}
Terri Jo Austin is an American educator and politician from Indiana. Austin is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, and last represented the 36th District from January 2003 to November 2022.
Early life
On May 17, 1955, Austin was born in Elwood, Indiana.
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.
Career
In 1983, Austin became a teacher and Administrator at Anderson Community School Corporation in Indiana, until 2001.
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.{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Indiana_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2002 |title=Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2002 |website=ballotpedia.org |date=November 5, 2002 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=21255 |title=IN State House 036 |date=November 5, 2002 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}
In 2003, Austin became an adjunct professor at Anderson University's School of Education.
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.{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Indiana_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2004 |title=Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2004 |website=ballotpedia.org |date=November 2, 2004 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=75946 |title=IN State House 036 |date=November 2, 2004 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Indiana_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2006 |title=Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2006 |website=ballotpedia.org |date=November 7, 2006 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=309900 |title=IN State House 036 |date=November 7, 2006 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Indiana_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2008 |title=Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2008 |website=ballotpedia.org |date=November 4, 2008 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=483523 |title=IN State House 036 |date=November 4, 2008 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Indiana_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2018 |title=Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2018 |website=ballotpedia.org |date=November 6, 2018 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=845015 |title=IN State House 036 |date=November 6, 2018 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}
{{cite web |url=https://indianahousedemocrats.org/members/terri-austin/full |title=State Rep. Terri Austin |website=indianahousedemocrats.org |accessdate=April 24, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/34145/terri-austin |title=Terry Austin's Biography |publisher=Vote Smart |accessdate=April 24, 2020}}
Awards
- 2004 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Chiropractors Association.
- 2005 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Petroleum and Convenience Store Association.
- 2006 Guardian of Small Business. Presented by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
- 2007 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
- 2014 Torchbearer Award. Presented by Indiana Commission for Women (ICW). March 5, 2014.{{cite web |url=https://www.in.gov/icw/2527.htm |title=Indiana Commission for Women honors 2014 Torchbearers |website=in.gov |date=March 5, 2014 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}
- 2014 Athena award. Athena and Community Shining Star Awards Gala.{{cite web |url=https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/rep-austin-takes-home-athena-award/article_ceba9836-6ba6-11e4-a902-53c0dfc9ff42.html
|title=Rep. Austin takes home Athena Award |website=heraldbulletin.com |first=Jack |last=Molitor |date=November 13, 2014 |accessdate=April 24, 2020}}
- 2019 Guardian of Small Business Award. Presented by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).{{cite web |url=https://www.nfib.com/content/news/indiana/nfib-honors-8-senators-and-representatives-as-guardian-of-small-business/ |title=NFIB Honors 8 Senators and Representatives As Guardian of Small Business |website=nfib.com |date=March 6, 2019 |accessdate=April 24, 2020}}
Personal life
Austin's husband is Michael Austin. They have two children. Austin and her family live in Anderson, Indiana.
References
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External links
- [http://indianahousedemocrats.org/terri-austin State Representative Terri Austin] official Indiana State Legislature site
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100201042813/http://www.terrijaustin.com/index.shtml Terri Austin, State Representative] official campaign site
- [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/uniquecandidate.phtml?uc=5017 Financial information (state office)] at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
- [https://ballotpedia.org/Terri_Austin Terri Austin at ballotpedia.org]
- [http://hoosierwomenforward.org/team/terri-austin/ Terri Austin at Hoosierwomenforward.org]
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Category:Democratic Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives
Category:Politicians from Anderson, Indiana
Category:Women state legislators in Indiana
Category:21st-century American women politicians
Category:Ball State University alumni
Category:Butler University alumni
Category:21st-century members of the Indiana General Assembly