The steering committee oversees the various areas of competition. If you can suggest persons as judges please contact one of the members listed above. Steering committee members will report to the Director concerning judges by or before February 13. If you have any questions or comments click on the name to email.
Steering Committee
Name Title
Jennifer Christianson Executive Director, Boerne HS
Rustin Buck Houstonfest Director, Ft. Bend
Suzy Holland Sprachfest Director, Warren HS
Madeline O'Bryan Winterfest Director, Ft. Worth
Beth Smith Dallas, Founding Member
Gail Cope Dallas, Founding Member
Heinz Schmidt Tompkins HS, Katy
Jennifer Martin Morton Ranch HS, Katy
Laura Braun The Woodlands HS, The Woodlands
Zach Brown Folk Dance Coordinator, Houston
Mark Johnson Onsite Director: Houstonfest, Heights HS
Audrey Saathoff Pflugerville
J J Melgar Austin ISD, Austin
Susanne Thielen Onsite Director: Sprachfest, San Antonio
Christopher Wickham Sprachfest
Sandie Dieckman Belton HS, Belton
Jillian Reilly Onsite Director: Winterfest, Jasper HS
Ewa Siwak Onsite Co-Director, Texas State University
Kayla Hill Onsite Co-Director, Texas State University