Get to know Campbell Union School District's newest trustee, Sam Krow-Lucal.
Meet Trustree, Area 5, Sam Krow-Lucal. Krow-Lucal, a proud Capri parent and longtime Campbell resident, took the oath of office on March 12, 2026. Running for the Campbell Union School Board had been something Krow-Lucal had been considering for a long time and with the encouragement of his friends decided to take action upon the retirement of seasoned trustee Danielle M.S. Cohen.
When asked what he viewed as Campbell Union School District’s greatest strength, Krow-Lucal had no hesitation in his response - stability. “People are proud of what we (CUSD) are doing,” Krow-Lucal commented. “Having a superintendent who has been in the role for ten years and having board members that stay for multiple terms speaks to the culture of the district.”
He specifically named the continuous improvement work that the district is engaged in as an additional district strength. “Having feedback loops and being conscious of how we can move the district forward is something that sets us up for success long term. Having that culture of evaluation and introspection is very important. We have it. I think it is going to continue to benefit us.”
When asked how he would define student success, Krow-Lucal was quick to note that student success is more than a test score, “It’s that growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. It is also enjoying that growth and wanting to continue it.”
Fun facts about Trustee Krow-Lucal
- He is an avid sports fan. He played soccer in college and for a semi-pro team upon graduation.
- Pablo Torre Finds Out is his favorite podcast.
- His favorite school lunch was hamburgers.
- Favorite teacher was his fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Porter.
- His favorite subjects in school were history and math. He has a degree in history.
- The one word he uses to describe his leadership style - supportive.
It was such a proud moment to see our Sherman Oaks Mariachi students shine on stage at the March 10th recital. They worked hard, handled the nerves like pros, and brought so much joy to the audience.