Why should you vote for Kim?

She is a proven leader:

● PTA Officer
President (2 years)
Vice-President (2 years)
Treasurer (4 years)

● PTA Area Advisor
Liaison to Hamilton Co. PTA

● Program Coordinator
Upwards Soccer

● Committee Chair
Parent Involvement Excellence Certification Committee

● Member
Hamilton Co. Health Advisory Board

● Classroom Experience
Substitute Teacher

● Founder
Seniors Life Assistance Company

She will focus on involving parents as full partners in supporting their children's education.

She will use her accounting / auditing experience to guide the District through a challenging financial period and pursue new funding avenues to ensure our schools are fiscally sound.

She will prioritize teacher retention and morale.

Biography

Kim Downey is a mother of three boys -- Shawn, a college graduate who is employed fulltime.  Brendon, a freshman at Harrison High School and Jeremiah, a 3rd grader at Crosby Elementary. She has been married to her husband, Bryant, for 20 years and they have lived in the Harrison area for most of their lives.

Kim was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Harrison when she was 3.  As a youth, Kim played several different sports as well as band and was involved in multiple community and religious organizations. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1985.  She attended Georgetown College on a Volleyball scholarship helping the team reach the NAIA National Championships.  She graduated from Georgetown with a B.S. in Accounting and Computer Science in 1989.

Kim has worked as an auditor for Rankin, Rankin and Company, specializing in public and governmental entities including, School Districts, Colleges, Universities, Cities and Police / Fire Departments.  This experience has given Kim great insight in the funding challenges and needs facing our schools today.  Kim has spent time in the classroom as a substitute teacher, giving her an understanding of the challenges facing our teachers and staff.  Kim also founded "On the Run", a company focusing on transportation, financial management and life assistance for seniors.  Her interest in seniors extends to her current employment as the Crosby Township Community Coordinator.  As a Community Coordinator, Kim works to create and develop programming and services to help promote wellness and quality of life within our community.  Kim has also been responsible for writing and administering public grants in excess of $130,000.

Kim is actively involved in community service and church leadership.  In 2008, as the Upwards Soccer Coordinator, she worked to bring a fun, reliable and encouraging sports experience for boys and girls to our community.  Kim is also a member of the Hamilton County Public Health Chair Volleyball Advisory Board.  She is the treasurer for Community Baptist Church of Harrison and has over 10 years experience directing youth programs.

Kim has been an active member of the PTA for 9 years, serving as PTA President (2 years), Vice-President (2 years), Treasurer (4 years), Area Advisor for Southwest District PTA (4 years), Head Room Parent (9 years).  Kim organized the Parent Involvement National PTA School of Excellence Certification Committee, a committee of Teachers, Parents, Business Partners and Community Members who evaluate a variety of school functions.  This effort resulted in the Crosby Elementary PTA winning the National PTA award for 3 years.

Most recently, Kim was awarded the "Friend of Education" award for her involvement and dedication to our districts' children.

As a member of the School Board, Kim will continue to work hard to improve our schools by engaging parents as partners in education, strengthening community confidence in Southwest Local schools and attracting and retaining quality teachers and staff.