Debra MaggartSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Debra Maggart championed bills that resulted in the following legislation: Collaborative Conferencing Act (Gave teachers in the State of Tennessee a voice at the negotiating table, ending the teachers' union's stranglehold on education.); Voter ID Requirement (Ensures that only registered voters legally able to vote are permitted to cast a vote in Tennessee.); Sex Offender Crackdown (Her legislation brought Tennessee into compliance with the Adam Walsh Act.); Protections for Child Abuse Victims (Allows video-taped evidence of a child testifying against his or her alleged offender to be admissible in a courtroom.); Tort Reform (Enabling businesses to operate on a level playing field throughout the State.); Tax Reform (Eliminated the gift tax and death tax in Tennessee to attract jobs and investment.); SJR127 (Restores the Tennessee State Legislature's power to regulate abortion in Tennessee.); Gun Rights (Flawless pro-Second Amendment voting record.).

Debra also runs a unique organization that serves as a partnership-builder for public schools and private businesses. As the director of COMPASS, Debra seeks out the best and brightest minds in her community to partner with schools. These gifted individuals are tapped to mentor and guide their partner schools to new levels of success. In addition to pairing local businesses, organizations and individuals with Sumner County schools, Debra fundraises for school improvement grants and student scholarship opportunities.

Finally, Debra finds time for friends and family. As a mother of one, Debra's pride and joy are her daughter, 3-year-old granddaughter and new grandson. Debra is a member of St. Joseph of Arimathea Episcopal Church, the Hendersonville Rotary Club, several area Chambers of Commerce, the Western Kentucky University Alumni Association Board of Directors and Phi Mu Fraternity for Women.