Education
Kansas State University.
Photographer politician teacher
Kansas State University.
Hawk is the owner of Tom Hawk Incorporated Professional Photography. He previously served as superintendent, school administrator, counselor and teacher at Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools. He received his Bachelor of Science in math education, Mississippi in counseling, and Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration from Kansas State University.
Hawk previously served on the Governor"s Education Policy Task Force, City-County Land Use Task Force, and Governor"s Best Team for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
In the 2012 election, Hawk was elected to the Kansas Senate for the 22nd District against Republican Bob Reader. The 22nd district includes all of Clay and Riley counties and portions of Geary County.
Taxation
Vision 2020 (Ranking Member)
Social Services Budget
The top 5 donors to Hawk"s 2008 campaign:
1. Carpenters District Council of Kansas City/University of British Columbia $1,000
2.
Kansas Contractors Association $1,000
3.
Kansas National Education Association $1,000
4. Carpenter Local 918 $1,000
5. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000.
He was formerly a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 67th District, serving 2005-2010, until being defeated by Republican Susan Mosier.