Kevin Andrew (Licking Heights Local School District, At-large, Ohio, candidate 2025)
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Kevin Andrew is running for election to the Licking Heights Local School District, At-large in Ohio. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Andrew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Kevin Andrew provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 16, 2025:
- Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio
- High school: Woodward High School
- Bachelor's: Denison University, 1992
- Graduate: University of Dayton, 1998
- Gender: Male
- Religion: Protestant Christian
- Profession: Financial Services
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: New Heights for Every Student, Every Day
- Campaign website
- Campaign YouTube video
Elections
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Licking Heights Local School District, At-large (3 seats)
Kevin Andrew, Karlie Bishop, Paul Johnson, and Mark Rader are running in the general election for Licking Heights Local School District, At-large on November 4, 2025.
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| Paul Johnson (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Mark Rader (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Kevin Andrew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andrew's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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State University.
Education has always been central to my life. My parents, though not college graduates, instilled in me the belief that education is the foundation for opportunity. Their encouragement—along with the guidance of a mentor—helped me become the first in my family to earn a college degree. I hold a B.A. from Denison University and an MBA from the University of Dayton.
As a board member, I will champion academic excellence and equity, ensuring all students are prepared for success—whether that means college, career, or military service. I’m ready to bring a fresh perspective, collaborative leadership, and a deep personal commitment to helping Licking Heights students thrive.- Despite strong overall results on the State Report Card, key academic opportunities remain. We must strengthen early literacy and post-secondary readiness—two critical milestones for lifelong success. Currently, over 30% of third graders read below proficiency, and fewer than 55% of graduates are fully prepared for college, military, or workforce pathways. I will collaborate with the board and superintendent to learn from high-performing districts and continuously refine strategies to close these gaps through early education and intervention, family engagement, advising and navigation support, and industry partnerships.
- Teachers are the lifeblood of a successful school district. They make unspoken and unseen sacrifices to ensure our children receive the educational, emotional, and social safety required to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Teachers are at the center of transformational education experiences. Transformational educational experiences are educational learnings and/or experiences that the student and possibly their family carries and leans on for the rest of their life. These experiences are priceless and life changing. Therefore, I will be a staunch advocate for ensuring we have policies, processes and practices that attract, develop, and retain talented and experienced teachers.
- Public school education is under attack. This is being played out in our state legislature as they seek to divert funding from public to private education. It is essential to explore alternative revenue sources to fund our school district. I will work tirelessly to leverage corporate assets in and around the school district to assist with funding the core funding needs of our district. Additionally, I will proudly advocate on behalf of the district before our legislative body, promoting the brand, story and support required for sustainable top-tier academic excellence in the state.
their full potential. Education has been a cornerstone in my life, and I hope my efforts contribute to a community where every student—regardless of background—has access to high-quality learning, early literacy support, and guidance that prepares them for college, the workforce, or military service.
I also hope my legacy reflects a commitment to stronger, more resilient communities through access to healthcare, affordable housing, and economic opportunities. By supporting workforce development, job creation, and mentorship, I aim to leave structures that help individuals thrive and contribute to the broader community.
Equally important, I want to be remembered as someone who fostered collaboration, listened to diverse perspectives, and worked with others to implement solutions. Lasting change comes from bringing together educators, families, community leaders, and
organizations to address challenges and build inclusive programs.
accountable for the effective and efficient leadership, supervision and administration of the district. With over three decades of private sector experience, I am well-prepared to serve on the school board. I have led people, processes, systems, budgets, and strategy. I know how to navigate complex challenges, build consensus, influence decisions, and deliver meaningful results.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Licking Heights Local School District, At-large |
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