MIKE ROBERTO IS ROOTED IN OHIO
I have decades of experience leading and serving the community. When I saw the State Legislature gutting our school districts and local government funds the last few years, I knew enough was enough. Students, families, and residents from all backgrounds are struggling to live happy and healthy lives. Meanwhile, our tax dollars are going out of the district to pay for things like new football stadiums and data centers that might not even be built!
I'm running to make sure we are putting hardworking Ohioans first. We need to make sure we are investing into small, local businesses, not giant corporations and out of state billionaires. We need to fully fund our public schools, not use our tax dollars for handouts to wealthy individuals. We need to make healthcare accessible to all Ohioans and support rural hospitals. We need to keep our streets safe from violent criminals and provide resources to prevent criminal behavior in the first place. We need to make sure Northeast Ohio is affordable for seniors to retire in place and young families to set down roots. As your State Senator, I will make sure we accomplish all of this.
- Mike Roberto
PORTAGE COUNTY ROOTS
Born and raised in Ravenna, Mike is a proud product of the Ravenna City Schools, where he was a star athlete, Captain of the wrestling team and President of National Honor Society.
Upon graduation, Mike attended Kent State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education with a major in Comprehensive Science in Biology & Chemistry (1992), a Masters (MA) in Secondary Educational Administration (2001), and an Education Specialist Degree (EdS) in 2015.
While attending Kent State as an undergrad, Mike worked three jobs throughout the year to help make ends meet. One of those jobs was working for the Portage County Engineers each summer. This job gave him the opportunity to see all of the region where he grew to appreciate the community diversity and landscape.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Mike taught Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science in Summit and Portage Counties public schools for 15 years.
With more than 34 total years in education, including Assistant Principal at Ravenna High (2007-08) and Aurora High (2008-11), Principal of Aurora High School (2011-15), Aurora Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction (2015-2020), and Superintendent of the Aurora Schools (2020-25), Mike has worked at every level of education.
FAMILY
Mike and his wife, Lisa, have been married for over 30 years and have four adult children. They started their family in Cuyahoga Falls, raised them in Aurora, and after both serving for decades as educators have recently retired to Kent.
All four of their children attended public schools K-12. Brendon (2007), Joe (2014), Dominic (2016), and Sophia (2019) are Aurora Greenmen Alumni.
