Tony Cook

Indiana House of Representatives: 2014-present House District 32: Includes all of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton, Howard, Grant, Madison and Delaware counties. Committees: Education (Vice Chair) Family, Children and Human Affairs Judiciary Statehouse Phone Number: 317-232-9678 Education: Anderson College - Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies and Political Science Butler University – Master’s Degree in Education: Educational Administration Purdue University - Superintendent License and Curriculum Specialist Degree Activities: Cicero Christian Church Member Cicero Little League Coach Indiana Principal Leadership Institute Member Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Member Indiana Association of School Principals Member Hamilton North Chamber of Commerce Member Indiana Farm Bureau Member National Rifle Association Member Honors: Boss of the Year, Hamilton County Business Women State Finalist, District Principal of the Year Health Award (promoting health and wellness), Governor Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels Service Awards, Noblesville Schools and Hamilton Heights School Corporation High School Library named for (HHHS) Community Health Award (representing Hamilton Heights’ Ryan White), Governor Robert Orr Health Education Sherry and Mitch Daniels Outstanding Legislator award American Institute of Architects Indiana Legislator of the Year award Occupation: Teacher/Principal/Superintendent (retired) State Representative Tony Cook joined the Indiana House of Representatives in December 2014. Since joining the state legislature, Rep. Cook has served as a strong advocate for education reform. His leadership in the General Assembly stems from a career in education that has spanned more than 40 years, including 36 years in various leadership capacities at Hamilton Heights, Clinton Prairie and Noblesville School Corporations. His many years of experience, accrued knowledge and compassion have strengthened K-12 education in Indiana and put Hoosier students on the path to success. In 1987, Rep. Cook gained national attention as he welcomed HIV-positive teenager Ryan White to Hamilton Heights High School at the height of an HIV/AIDS crisis riddled with public misperception. Rep. Cook continues to speak across the country on the power and importance of acceptance and AIDS education. Outside of his role in the legislature, Rep. Cook is involved in a number of community activities. He resides in Cicero with his wife Kathryn, a practicing attorney in Frankfort. Together, they have two grown sons; Tyler and Travis.