Terri Austin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 2003 –November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | L. Jack Lutz |
| Succeeded by | Kyle Pierce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17,1955 Elwood,Indiana,U.S. |
| Political 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.
On May 17,1955,Austin was born in Elwood,Indiana. [1]
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]
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]
Austin's husband is Michael Austin. They have two children. Austin and her family live in Anderson,Indiana. [1]