Tonya Pfaff | |
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| Member of theIndiana House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Clyde Kersey |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chris Pfaff |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (BS) University of Oklahoma (MEd) |
| Profession | Teacher, politician |
Tonya Pfaff is an American politician and former educator who has served as theDemocratic member of theIndiana House of Representatives for the 43rd District since 2018. She represents Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, and parts of Vigo County, and serves on several standing House committees including Ways and Means, Education, and Elections & Apportionment, where she is the ranking Democrat.[1][2]
Pfaff is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. She attended local schools and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Education fromSaint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Supervision from theUniversity of Oklahoma.[3] Before entering politics, she worked for many years as a mathematics teacher in Vigo County schools.[2]
Pfaff spent much of her professional career as a public school teacher in Vigo County, teaching mathematics at the secondary level. Her experience in the classroom shaped her legislative priorities, particularly in education policy and school funding.[3]
Pfaff has served on several key House committees. In the 2023–24 legislative term, she was:
Pfaff’s legislative focus reflects her background as an educator. She has consistently supported proposals for increased K–12 education funding, local economic development initiatives, and family support measures.[2][4]
Pfaff lives in Terre Haute with her husband, Chris Pfaff, and their children.[4]