This Girl Has Goals - ElectKaraCrowley

This Is What I Am Passionate About...

Advancing Academic Excellence

I will champion world-class education and educational opportunities for all students within the district so that students graduate with a strong foundation of knowledge, curiosity, interests, purpose, future aspirations and global leadership.

Leading with Partnership, Purpose and Integrity

I will provide thoughtful, transparent leadership that strengthens trust between the schools and the community. I am committed to making student centered decisions and leading responsibly with purpose and integrity.

Supporting a Culture of Belonging and Opportunity

I will promote a culture where every student- without exception- feels seen, supported and celebrated- because when every student feels valued, we unlock their full potential and strengthen our entire community.

Current Endorsements for Kara Crowley

2025 Endorsement #5 - Franklin County Young Democrats

September 20, 2025 - Franklin County Young Democrats (FCYD) endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. A chapter of Ohio Young Democrats and Young Democrats of America, FCYD represents Democrats under the age of 40 in the Columbus area. Young voters are an often-overlooked segment of the electorate, and it is their continuing goal to represent the interests of young people in politics, whether advocating for improved education, public transportation, or human rights.

2025 Endorsement #4 - Hilliard Education Association

September 2, 2025 - The Hilliard Education Association (HEA) endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. The mission of HEA is to professionally develop, promote and protect the educators of Hilliard City Schools while guarding the integrity of the education profession. Learn more at www.hilliardea.org.

2025 Endorsement #3 - Matriots

September 1, 2025 - The MATRIOTS PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to supporting, endorsing and encouraging Ohio women candidates. Our members come from different political parties and represent different ethnicities, races and religions. But we all believe that we share values, not labels. Learn more at www.matriotsohio.com.

2025 Endorsement #2 - Central Ohio Labor Council, AFLCIO

August 21, 2025 - The Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. The mission of the Central Ohio Labor Council is to bring growth, diversity and community spirit to our society through Organized Labor's efforts. Learn more at www.centralohiolaborcouncil.org

2025 Endorsement #1 - Franklin County Democratic Party

July 22, 2025 - Franklin County Democratic Party (FCDP) endorses Kara Crowley for Hillard School Board. www.fcdp.org

Previous Endorsements for Kara Crowley...
(from her successful 2021 campaign)

2021 Endorsement #10 - Central Ohio Educators Association (Central OEA/NEA)

October 13, 2021 - Central Ohio Educators Association/NEA endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. Central OEA/NEA is one of the ten district organizations established by the Ohio Education Association's Constitution and Bylaws. The district organizations are an integral part of OEA and NEA governance, member service, and democratic representation. Central represents over 23,000 members in 110 Local Teacher, Local ESP, MRDD, Higher Ed. and JVS affiliates and the State Council of Professional Educators. www.centraloeanea.org.

2021 Endorsement #9 - Franklin County Adelante Democrats

October 12, 2021 - Franklin County Adelante Democrats endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. Franklin County Adelante Democrats (Adelante) believes in building a stronger Latino/a community and a stronger Democratic Party. Adelante works for a greater voice for Latinos/as both in the Democratic Party and within the greater community. Adelante works to promote protection of voting rights, the right to fairly and equitably obtain citizenship, and to increase the quality of life for our community. Adelante will support issues, legislation, and Democratic candidates whose goals are in line with those of Adelante.

2021 Endorsement #8 - Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio

October 6, 2021 - Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio (SDCO) endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. SDCO is a political PAC that works to educate, promote, and elect Democratic candidates who support the LGBTQ community in Central Ohio. www.stonewalldemsohio.org

2021 Endorsement #7 - Franklin County Young Democrats

September 28, 2021 - Franklin County Young Democrats (FCYD) endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. A chapter of Ohio Young Democrats and Young Democrats of America, FCYD represents Democrats under the age of 40 in the Columbus area. Young voters are an often-overlooked segment of the electorate, and it is their continuing goal to represent the interests of young people in politics, whether advocating for improved education, public transportation, or human rights.

2021 Endorsement #6 - OAPSE - Local 310

September 23, 2021 - The Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) - Local 310 endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. All across Ohio, OAPSE fights every day for a better way of life for our active members and retirees, and they work for a more secure and certain future for those who dedicate their lives to Ohio’s children and most vulnerable citizens. www.oapse.org

2021 Endorsement #5 - Franklin County Democratic Party

September 23, 2021 - Franklin County Democratic Party (FCDP) endorses Kara Crowley for Hillard School Board. www.fcdp.org

2021 Endorsement #4 - Central Ohio Labor Council, AFLCIO

September 8, 2021 - The Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. The mission of the Central Ohio Labor Council is to bring growth, diversity and community spirit to our society through Organized Labor's efforts. Learn more at www.centralohiolaborcouncil.org

2021 Endorsement #3 - Hilliard Education Association

September 3, 2021 - The Hilliard Education Association (HEA) endorses Kara Crowley for Hilliard School Board. The mission of HEA is to professionally develop, promote and protect the educators of Hilliard City Schools while guarding the integrity of the education profession. Learn more at www.hilliardea.org.

2021 Endorsement #2 - Matriots

September 1, 2021 - The MATRIOTS PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to supporting, endorsing and encouraging Ohio women candidates. Our members come from different political parties and represent different ethnicities, races and religions. But we all believe that we share values, not labels. Learn more at www.matriotsohio.com.

2021 Endorsement #1 - Run for Something

June 23, 2021- Run for Something proudly endorses Kara Crowley for The Hilliard Board of Education. Kara is changing The Face of Local Politics in Ohio!

Kara Crowley is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

“With each new class of candidates, we see how broad and diverse our shared story in America is and can be”, shared RFS co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto. “Structural change does not happen overnight. It does not happen with electing one person. It is not linear. It takes years of hard work to create real and lasting change, and supporting this group of candidates is just one more step towards representation and true progress.”

Here’s a quick breakdown of Run for Something’s June endorsement class!

64% identify as people of color
36% are women of color
59% identify as women (cis-gender)
26% identifies as LGBTQIA+, with 13% being LGBTQIA+ people of color
21% are first generation
13% identify as members of the disabled community

The endorsement process includes an extensive internal review with background check, staff interview and insight from local state experts.
For more info: https://directory.runforsomething.net/.../1830/crowley-kara