West Lafayette Community School Corporation — School Board

A lifetime of service. A future for our schools.

I'm John Robinson and I am running for West Lafayette school board. As a 20-year Air Force veteran, I believe in Service Before Self. I am a father and a fan of the West Lafayette public schools. A quality education is vitally important to success in today's world. I'm running to bring steady, accountable leadership to a school district I believe in.

John Robinson for School Board

20+ yrs

Military Service USAF

Educator

Purdue Lecturer

West Lafayette

Resident / Neighbor / Parent

Endorsements

Trusted voices in our community

Lisa Mills

Lisa Mills

“John Robinson’s commitment to the Core Values of service before self, integrity, clarity, and preparedness are not just words; they are instilled values that he has passed down to his own students and his own children. As a teacher who has served West Lafayette Schools for 22 years and the wife of a military veteran, I recognize John’s focus on and commitment to the issues that are more important for our board right now: identifying and assessing our greatest challenges, listening and creating a plan of action, and preparing for our future. We need a steady voice at the table that is objective, prepared, committed to productive action, and focused on serving our entire community. I fully support John Robinson for the West Lafayette School Board.”

Alan Karpick

Alan Karpick

I’m proud to endorse John Robinson for the West Lafayette School Board. John’s accomplished military service shows his commitment to public service, discipline, and leadership—qualities our district needs as it navigates complex decisions affecting students and families. He listens carefully and respectfully to different viewpoints, and he approaches every conversation with the single-minded goal of doing what’s best for our children.

John’s technical expertise in data and computer systems is a valuable asset for a modern school board. He understands how to use information to ask the right questions, evaluate program effectiveness, and support data-driven decisions about curriculum, budgeting, and student services. Coupled with his calm, professional demeanor, this skill set will help the board make transparent, evidence-based choices that improve outcomes for every student.

What sets John apart is his broad life experience and his willingness to learn. He’s a team player who values collaboration but also brings unique perspectives that will strengthen board deliberations. With his integrity, thoughtful approach, and dedication to public education, John Robinson will be a steady, effective voice for our schools — and I fully support his candidacy.

State representative Chris Campbell supports School Board Candidate John Robinson for West Lafayette Schools

Chris Campbell

“I’m proud to endorse John Robinson for the West Lafayette school board. John brings the thoughtfulness, integrity, and genuine commitment to students that our schools need, and he listens to families and educators rather than just talking at them. I’m confident he’ll be a steady, effective voice for our kids, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting him on Election Day.”

Doug Masson

Doug Masson

“Being an effective school board member requires a person who is dedicated to the organization and its mission; a person who can be, as needed, a leader or team member. I wholeheartedly endorse John Robinson for the West Lafayette school board. John is steady, perceptive, deliberative, and quick to adapt to new challenges. He will contribute to our community and the board with a spirit of collaboration and of service before self. His background, temperament, and commitment to public education make him an excellent choice for your vote this November.”

Amy Austin

Amy Austin

John Robinson’s experience will be a great addition to the board. He comes from a military background, so the challenges of running a school district are unlikely to rattle him! He has a breadth of teaching experience that would be an asset in contract negotiations and board/teacher discussions. He is a great listener, and strives to see things from various points of view. His own children are successful Westside grads, and he deeply understands what makes West Lafayette’s schools special, and wants to preserve that tradition of excellence for future students. I look forward to serving this community with John on my team!

Mary Beth Boyd

Mary Beth Boyd

“As a veteran, John understands that leadership means service to something larger than yourself. As the parent of two West Side graduates, he understands how important our schools are to our community. With a career path that did not start in college, twenty years in the Air Force, and now a Purdue educator, John will bring a fresh perspective and a steady presence to the West Lafayette School Board. I am proud to endorse him and urge you to vote for John this fall.”

Becky Creech

Becky Creech

“John Robinson is a thoughtful leader who will listen to all stakeholders. John has demonstrated that he truly is service-minded through his careers in the military and education. We are fortunate that he now wants to bring that same service to the WL school community. As the father of two WL graduates, John knows the value of a WL education and I appreciate his commitment to help provide that same great WL experience to our current and future students.”

Rachel Witt

Rachel Witt

“As a former president of the West Lafayette School Board, I know this role demands careful listening, sound judgment, and an unwavering focus on students. John Robinson brings exactly those qualities. I’m proud to support John for WL School Board.”

Randy Studt

Randy Studt

“John Robinson is a steady and strategic leader, with a wealth of experience in the military and education professions. His vision is to continue the excellent WestSide tradition for all students based on his own children’s experiences here. WestSide would benefit greatly from John’s voice on the board.”

John Robinson
About John

Discipline in service. Dedication in the classroom.

I spent over two decades in the military before transitioning to education, where I now teach computer science at Purdue University. In both careers, I've learned the same lesson: people thrive when expectations are clear, systems are fair, and leaders show up prepared.

As a lecturer, I write exams and assignments and utilize the academic tools that keep grading fair and consistent. I work to help my students while they navigate real life challenges — including difficult conversations, like academic integrity. That work has taught me how to make tough calls, and to not shy away from the truth.

"The school board's mission isn't to run the classroom directly, it's to make sure good policy is in place and the educators have what they need get the job done."

I'm running for the WLCSC board because our district is facing real challenges in the years ahead — from state funding changes to the everyday pressures on our teachers and students. I want to bring a steady, service-minded voice to the table.

Operations Experience

Retired USAF Officer

Current Role

Purdue University Lecturer

Residence

West Lafayette, IN

Running For

WLCSC School Board

Where I Stand

The issues I'll bring to the Board table

1

Teacher Support & Retention

West Lafayette competes for talent in a community full of highly educated families. I'll work to keep our compensation, working conditions, and classroom support strong enough to retain the teachers our students depend on.

2

Fiscal Stewardship

State property tax reform and the expansion of school vouchers are reshaping district budgets across Indiana. I'll bring a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to protecting our resources and planning responsibly for what's ahead.

3

Options for Graduates

When I graduated, I didn't go straight to college — I enlisted in the Air Force. That decision gave me discipline, purpose, and eventually a college education through the GI Bill. It was the right path for me, and it opened doors I never could have predicted. Not every student is ready for college at 18, and not every student needs to be. Our schools should celebrate the student headed to a four-year university just as much as the one headed to a trade apprenticeship, the military, or a technical program. Success doesn't have one path.

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