Terri Austin
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 2003 – November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | L. Jack Lutz |
| Succeeded by | Kyle Pierce |
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| Born | (1955-05-17) May 17, 1955 (age 69) Elwood, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michael |
| Alma mater | Ball State University (BS) Butler University |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
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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.
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]
