Photo: State Board of Education Member Sarah Fowler poses with retired science teacher Randy Pope. Mr. Pope proudly supported Sarah Fowler during her first run for election in 2012 and endorses her for re-election in 2014. "It is a pleasure to write this regarding Sarah Fowler. Sarah has served on the State Board of Education for the last two years. She has a good concept of the workings of the board and brings to it sound educational ideas for improving our present system. Your vote for Sarah will be greatly appreciated." - Walter "Randy" Pope, former Science Teacher, Administrator & Coach Ashtabula County
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Teachers
"We endorse Sarah Fowler for the State Board of Education – District 7. She has been doing such a good job in this position representing the citizens and school children of her district. As a retired math teacher of 30 years who presently tutors math, I have attended many meetings where Sarah has presented the issues that are being considered by the State Board of Education. I have found these meetings to be most informative and Sarah always tries to explain in great detail what is going on in Columbus. She has been a great asset for our district and should be re-elected in November!" Jim and Joan Lindhurst - Concord Township Lake County Private Math Tutor, Retired Math Teacher Degrees Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Master of Arts in Education "As a teacher with 35 years of experience teaching foreign languages in upper elementary through high school, I ask you to join me in re-electing Sarah Fowler to our state Board of Education. I am impressed that, unlike other elected officials, Ms. Fowler meets regularly and often with constituents (not just at election-time) to keep us informed about educational policy changes in Ohio and actually LISTENS to our concerns. She has worked tirelessly to retain local control of public schools and curriculum; recognizes the important role parents play in their child's education and supported teachers by voting against new and unfair mandates of the Ohio Teacher and Principal Evaluation System." - S.S. Geauga County Public School Teacher "I am a preschool special education teacher who retired this school year. I worked for 22 years in the Bedford City Schools. For the past two years I have seen Sarah Fowler fight for local control of curriculum, testing, and reporting the personal data of school children. Sarah understands the problems with using high stakes testing alone for evaluating a teacher's performance. Sarah works tirelessly to learn the facts concerning the issues before the State Board of Education, and reaches out to others for input. For these reasons, I am endorsing Sarah Fowler Representative to District 7 of the Ohio State Board of Education." - Elsie Tarczy, Geauga County "I had the opportunity to talk with Sarah about public education. What I liked best is that Sarah told me her position BEFORE I told her that I was a teacher in the sixth grade and explained my experiences. She was able to explain to me what was happening at the State level and what that looked like as a district and at the teacher level. She thought that current evaluation system was not a valid tool for educators. She agreed that under the current system teachers as well as student's suffer from all the assessing and documentation required to meet Federal requirements. Sarah also believes that the Federal Government should not be involved in the education process. Education for Ohio should be a state jurisdiction. Sarah is one of many who work to irratify Common Core Standards and the agenda it brings. I endorse Sarah Fowler because I believe she believes in Ohio education and she believes in Ohio teachers! She is about genuine difference making and NOT about deceiving by subtle change. Respectfully Submitted, Esther Oehlenschlager Bachelor of Science in Education - Major in Special Education, Masters in Sciences of Education- Major in Reading Ashtabula County |
Organizations
Lake County Right to Life Citizens for Community Values Ohioans for Educational Freedom Ohio Republican Party Ashtabula County Republican Party Lake County Republican Party Trumbull County Republican Party “Sarah has worked hard representing District 7 on the State Board of Education. I don’t remember any other State Board of Education member ever taking the time that she has to reach out to the community in the way that she has.”- Randy Law Trumbull County Republican Party Chairman 
Public Figures
"Sarah is defending our children in Columbus!" - Matt Lynch, State Representative 76th District Geauga & Portage County "Sarah represents our community values on the State Board of Education and I hope you will join me in supporting her re-election." - Jamie Callendar Former State Board of Education Member, former Board of Regents Member, former State Representative for Lake County, Attorney Lake County Constituents
"Sarah Fowler actively supports the local control of our school systems, with minimum interference from the state level and NO forced programs (such as Race To The Top, No Child Left Behind, and Common Core*) from the federal government. We enthusiastically endorse Sarah Fowler for our District 7 Ohio State Board of Education Representative." LeeAnn & Bob Tucker, Howland Township Warren, Ohio - Trumbull County * "Forced" in the sense that you must comply to receive funding or to avoid penalties. "I am proud to stand and support Sarah Fowler for reelection to the Ohio State School Board of Education. I did not know Sarah in her first run. She has done a excellent job making sure she knows the district, talking to people and understanding the 7th district. As a citizen of the 7th district it makes me so very proud to return her to the Ohio State School Board. I have gotten to know Sarah and some in her family. I know that Sarah takes her role as my School Board (member) seriously and I am happy to endorse Ms. Sarah Fowler." - William T. Green Ohio Frederick Douglass Foundation Intergovernmental & Strategic Initiatives Summit County "I highly endorse Sarah Fowler for re-election as a member of the Ohio state board of education. I have observed Ms. Fowler in action at meetings with constituents and received numerous briefings on the issues she is involved with on the State Board. She demonstrates an independent mind, a clear strength of character and a great sense of responsibility to her job. I believe she will continue to represent her district well. Sarah Fowler also has developed the respect of her peers on the board. She is a highly valuable member of the board because of the working relationships she has cultivated in Columbus. I urge a vote for Sarah Fowler for State Board of Education."
Dennis James Deegan - ACB, ALB Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Author Summit County |
Constituents
"Sarah is able to bring energy and insight to the board job. She has toured public and private schools, delivered a graduation address, participated as a guest speaker in numerous town hall events. If Sarah Fowler sounds like the type of representative you would like, please vote for her this November…my husband and I wouldn’t miss the opportunity!" - Catherine Schmidt Ashtabula County "Sarah Fowler has been a dedicated representative for the parents, children and schools of Ohio's 7th district. Her commitment to protecting local control of public schools and parental choice for educational options has shown through in her time with the State Board of Education. Sarah is always ready to listen to the concerns of her constituents and answer questions, making it a point to be present at many community events so people have access to their representative. Sarah is a determined researcher who studies out what is placed before her as a Board of Education member allowing her to make responsible and informed decisions based on facts. As a veteran home educator and local home education support group leader I am confident in the work Sarah Fowler has done and will continue to do as a representative on Ohio's State Board of Education." - Jen Gorton Geauga County "Sarah Fowler has proven herself to be an excellent representative. She is keenly aware of the issues facing education in Ohio. This young, humble, soft-spoken woman has engaged the communities she represents through public meetings intended to provide coherent information and to field questions. Her presence at community events has been apparent and most appreciated. Sarah's message of local control of education and preservation of parents' God-given rights to direct and choose the best education for their children deserve a resounding YES! Sarah has energy, commitment, and courage. It is my honor to endorse Sarah Fowler for re-election to the State Board of Education District 7." - Kathy Johnson Chardon Township, Geauga County "Sarah Fowler is a beautiful combination of strength, wisdom and integrity. In Columbus Sarah has been steadfast, often against a formidable tide, exhibiting conservative values and common sense. Sarah exhibits integrity at its finest. Our system of education is under attack as never before in history of this country. We must return Sarah Fowler and her conservative American values to her seat on the state school board." - Lindy Baron, Lake County "Sarah Fowler is uniquely qualified to champion our interests on the State Board of Education. As a home school graduate, she brings an educational perspective shared by no one else on the board. As a young woman, she brings a generational perspective shared by no one else on the board. As a strong advocate for educational choice and parental rights, she holds the government in check for the sake of the very families the board claims to serve. As a woman of faith, she prayerfully assesses all issues through a Biblical worldview of truth and love. Sarah's authenticity, integrity, modesty, charm, and tenacity equip her to put these perspectives and principles into practice. No other candidate deserves your support more than Sarah Fowler."
- Michael W. Rice, JD DMin PhD Pastor, New Day Christian Church Fiduciary Manager of Multiple Trusts College Instructor and Educational Administrator Painesville Township, Ohio - Lake County |