The steering committee oversees the various areas of competition and meets annually. If you have any questions or comments, please email the Executive Director or Regional Director as applicable.
Steering Committee
Name Title
Jennifer Christianson Executive Director, Boerne HS
Rustin Buck Houstonfest Director, Sugarland
Suzy Holland Sprachfest Director, San Antonio
Dee Karl Winterfest Director, Ft. Worth
Beth Smith Dallas, Founding Member
Gail Cope Dallas, Founding Member
Jennifer Martin Jordan HS, Katy
Sarah Murray Grand Oaks HS, Conroe
Heinz Schmidt Tompkins HS, Katy
Zach Brown Folk Dance Coordinator, Houston
David Kniess Onsite Director, Houstonfest, Kingwood HS
Audrey Saathoff Pflugerville
J J Melgar Westwood HS, Round Rock
Susanne Thielen Onsite Director: Sprachfest, O'Connor HS
Candice Hoenig Onsite Director: Winterfest, Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield
Daniel Kline Ryan HS, Dallas
Lisa Mays Whitney HS, Whitney
Ewa Siwak Onsite Co-Director, Texas State University
Valentina Glajar Onsite Co-Director, Texas State University