Andrew Kohn joined the Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education on January 11.
He lives in Granville with his husband and their two children. Five years ago, Andrew moved from Washington, D.C., to the township and opened Orchard House Bed and Breakfast. After selling the business in early 2015, the family moved into the village. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Robbins Hunter Museum and is active in local politics.
Andrew grew up in Philadelphia and earned degrees from Bucknell University, including study abroad in England and Kenya. After graduation, Andrew attended the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Following graduate work in environmental history, Andrew moved to Colorado where he was History Department chair at a college preparatory academy. In 2004, Andrew attended Vermont Law School and lived abroad in Madagascar. He worked in Washington for two members of Congress and as a presidential writer in the White House. Currently, Andrew raises his two children at home and owns Grantham Antiques and Appraisals.
“I’m excited to learn from our amazing team of administrators, teachers and fellow members of the board,” Andrew said of his new role. “Our collective duty is to ensure every student receives access to the highest quality education in an environment where they feel safe, and are given the tools they need to succeed. I look forward to helping our schools continue to foster this environment.”
Andrew has several special interests and describes himself as an antique-o-holic. “I love adding to my numerous collections. My parents were antique dealers, so it must run in my blood. I’m also passionate about politics, social justice, gardening and European history,” he added.
“The world around us is so amazing; I can find inspiration in almost anything,” Andrew said. “From Facebook posts about elementary students asking for their birthday presents to be donations to the Humane Society, to athletes who give 110 percent when the podium is nowhere in sight. I’m particularly inspired by unexpected small acts of kindness.”