North Haven Election 2025: Tom Prefontaine Running For Board Of Education

NORTH HAVEN, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in North Haven with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 election for the Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, Board of Finance, Town Clerk/Tax Collector and more.

North Haven Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Tom Prefontaine is running for election to the North Haven Board of Education as a Republican.

Occupation:
5th Grade Teacher

Family:
My wife is a professor and Dean of Students at Western New England University. My oldest daughter is a recent graduate of NH and is now in her first of college. My middle daughter is a junior and plays on the volleyball and lacrosse teams. My youngest daughter is a sophomore and runs indoor and outdoor track.

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No

Why are you seeking this office?
It is a great opportunity to give back to the school system I attended and town community that I am proud to be life long member of.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
My campaign partner, Marty Rudnick, and I both bring decades of educational experience to the board. Due to our real-world experiences in classrooms, we understand what our students need and how to get it to them. Our advanced degrees are in education, our kids are/were NH students, and we are products of the NH school system. This is what sets is apart from all others.

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

*23 years of actual teaching experience with scores in the top 10 for the state.
* Being nominated for my district's largest and highest educational committee, then leading a team to develop teacher evaluation practices and new professional development opportunities.
* Constantly receiving emails from former students and parents sharing their accomplishments and thanking me for my influence.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Struggle builds strength

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I hope to earn your vote and serve our school community proudly.