Kari Armbruster

Kari Armbruster

Kari is a mother to three wonderful Cincinnati Public School students. 

While she is not a native Cincinnatian, she has lived here for 20 years and feels like Cincinnati is home. Kari is an emotionally intelligent leader who prioritizes people. She confidently shares her expertise while building genuine connections with everyone she encounters. 

Kari has been a CPS parent for six years. She enjoys spending time tutoring students in reading. From planning the field day, volunteering at community events, and coaching two youth basketball teams, Kari is dedicated to making our schools better for students. Kari serves in the parent organization, has chaired the Local School Decision Making Committee, and assists with the athletics program administration at Sands Montessori. Kari feels grateful to have the opportunity to spend time not just with her own kids, but also with the amazing students who make up CPS. 

Professionally, Kari comes from the corporate world. She spent nearly a decade working for Kroger. Kari found her greatest joy during her time at Kroger, where she helped launch and implement Zero Hunger | Zero Waste across the country. She went from working in the food industry to becoming an expert in the food system and food rescue space.

She is a proud graduate of Xavier University and lives in Mt. Washington with her husband, three kids, two dogs, and pet lizard. 

Current Committees and Board Appointments: https://www.cps-k12.org/boardcommittees

Years of Service: 2026
Term expires: December 31, 2029

If you would like to contact Mrs. Armbruster, please email armbruk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or armbruk@cps-k12.org.