Teresa Marie Lubbers (née Smith, born July 5, 1951) currently serves as president of Sagamore Institute, a think tank. She was Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education from 2009 to 2020. She served from 1992 to 2009 as a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 30th District. She resigned in 2009 and was replaced by former Indianapolis City-County Councilman Scott Schneider, who served the rest of her term.
Political career Lubbers was elected to represent the 30th District in the Indiana Senate in November 1992 with 73% of the vote. Lubbers was re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. She represents parts of Marion and Hamilton Counties. During her time in the Indiana Senate, she served on a number of committees, including Education, Judiciary (Courts and Juvenile Justice Subcommittee), Pensions & Labor, and Planning & Economic Development Committee.
Electoral history
Early life and education Lubbers attended Warren Central High School in 1969. She received a bachelor's degree at Indiana University Bloomington in 1973 and a graduate degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School in 1987. After graduation from Indiana University, she became the press secretary for Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar."Lugar Appoints Teresa Smith to Press Post", The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, volume 72, number 14, June 19, 1974, page 31.
Family life Lubbers lives in Indianapolis with her husband Mark Lubbers and two daughters.
References
External links Inside Indiana Business - Lubber Set to Begin as Commissioner for Higher Education News report on Lubbers' confirmation Project Vote Smart - Senator Teresa S. Lubbers (IN) profile (dead link)