Suffield Candidate Profile: Dustin Rose, Board Of Education

SUFFIELD, CT — The 2023 municipal election season is heating up in Suffield, and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Suffield Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Name: Dustin Rose

How old will you be as of Election Day? 37

What city or town do you live in? Suffield

What office are you seeking? Board of Education

Please give us your party affiliation: Democrat

Education: BA - Mathematics, MA - Art of Teaching Mathematics

What is your occupation? Instructional Leadership Specialist

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Married since 2012

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

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective? No

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

As an educator, I believe that I have great insight into what is going on in education as both an educator and advocate for my students and their families.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is \_\_\_, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Ensuring that all voices are heard and acknowledged in the process.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

My experience in education gives me more insight on the educational process and needs of students, families and educators.

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

I want to hear from our families first - their input is the vehicle to start, stop or correct any systems perceived as not working as well as they can.

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

I lead a team of educators in my current position and lead professional learning communities at my school and within the district I work for.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

So what, now what.