Dexter, Missouri - Jason Comfort is a Dexter School Board Candidate.  The Dexter CTA made available at Monday evening's School Board Candidate Forum a little background information on each candidate to share with the public.

Family Members: Christi Comfort (wife), Maci (5th grade), Cali (1st grade), and Jase (3 years).

Personal Education History: Graduate of Dexter High School in 1996.  Three Rivers College and Southeast Missouri State University.

Occupation:  Sales Manager at Countywide Insurance Agency, Dexter.

Community Service Activities/Affiliations:  Lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Dexter, past president of Dexter Chamber of commerce and Economic Development Board, past president of Hidden Trails Country Club, Dexter Bearcat Booster Club, volunteer coach for Dexter Parks & Recreation for football, softball, and track, broadcaster for Dexter Bearcat Football.

Why do you want to serve as a school board member? "I want to work to POSITIVELY impact our students' achievements in ALL areas."

What is your philosophy of education? "I strongly believe we have to be working every day to "get better"....This applies to school board members, administrators, teachers, students, and community members.  I have Dexter Schools on a pedestal, not in an arrogant way, but in a confident way.  I believe in our greatness.  However, I also believe we have a to keep working, keep pushing for excellence.  I believe we have to operate with equal amounts of common sense and good, strong policies.  We have to advance technologically in our classrooms; we have to send our teachers to the best professional development available.  We have to have high expectations for our students!  High expectations on student, only creates higher expectations on us adults!"

School Board Election is Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Dexter.