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, 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
Jennifer Martin Jordan HS, Katy
Sarah Murray Grand Oaks HS, Conroe
Heinz Schmidt Tompkins HS, Katy
Zach Brown Folk Dance Coordinator, Houston
Mark Johnson Onsite Director: Houstonfest, Heights HS
Audrey Saathoff Pflugerville
J J Melgar Westwood HS, Round Rock
Christopher Wickham San Antonio
Susanne Thielen Onsite Director: Sprachfest, O'Connor HS
Sandie Dieckman Belton HS/Lake Belton HS, Belton
Candice Hoenig Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield
Teresa Tuggle Skyline HS, Dallas
Ewa Siwak Onsite Co-Director, Texas State University
Kayla Hill Onsite Co-Director, Texas State University