2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Jennifer Dzen, Ellington Board Of Education

ELLINGTON, CT —Jennifer Dzen is running for the Ellington Board Of Education.

Candidate's Name:
Jennifer Dzen

What office are you seeking?
Board of Education

What town do you live in?
Ellington

Campaign Website
http://ellington-ertc.org/

Party Affiliation:
Republicans

Occupation:
Bookkeeping 18 years

Family:
My husband and I moved to Ellington 24 years ago. We have three children our oldest Steven is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut majoring in agronomy and minoring in history. We also have a daughter Elizabeth and a son Nicholas, who are both seniors at Ellington High School. We have three dogs. A husky named Sledder and two German shepherds named Baer and Kaiser.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Yes, I have been a Board of Education member for 8 years

Why are you seeking this office?
The main reason is to help the students in our district, have the best possible education, giving them the most opportunities for their future.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
The single, most pressing issue facing my constituents is financial stability. Keeping our per-pupil cost low and our student outcomes high speaks to the fiscally responsible Board of Education budget which acknowledges our shared concern for being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have the experience of being a board member for the last 8 years which comes with an understanding of the district’s history and projected future for student outcomes. I am a member of all of the standing committees including Finance, Operations, Curriculum, Communications, and Policy.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Listen before you speak.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?