Carson considers it an honor to serve the community as a Rockton District 140 school board member. Carson and his wife Heather share a home in Rockton with their blended family of five children. The oldest is an elementary education teacher, and he is very proud of the education that Rockton 140 district has afforded his family. The two youngest children are still in attendance at Whitman Post and Stephen Mack middle school.

Carson originally grew up in Rockford and moved to Rockton 20 years ago after graduating from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in business management. He spent more than 20 years in manufacturing, where he excelled in team leadership and management. Carson has engaged in the family tradition of real estate and is currently a Realtor with Gambino Realtors. Additionally, he owns his own business, with a strong focus on property management. Carson has received a great deal of personal satisfaction in collaborative management roles over the past 25 years, which he plans to bring to the school board position.

Carson’s philosophy centers around providing a good education framework for our young and a legacy that will embrace our community long term. He believes in conducting himself in a transparent and accountable manner to work collaboratively for our community, school staff, and all stakeholders alike. Education and community involvement have always been a focus for his family. He looks forward to working as a dedicated, thoughtful member of the Rockton 140 school board to help maintain the excellent schools we have and discover ways to make them even better for the short-term but, more importantly, the long-term health of the community.

Kelsey is honored to serve on the Rockton School District Board of Education. The Lueshen’s moved to Rockton in 2009. Kelsey and his wife, Laura, have been married since 2006 and they have two lovely sons, Charlie and Henry. Laura has been a teacher in the Rockton School district since 2004 and Charlie is currently in 3rd grade at Whitman Post. Henry is excited to start Kindergarten at RGS soon. Kesley is excited to work with all stakeholders in Rockton to continue and build the amazing quality of the schools in this area.

Kelsey is no stranger to education. Not only is his wife a teacher, but he is also a teacher at Harlem High School. Kelsey grew up in and around the Rockford area. He pursued education and is happy to be doing what he truly loves. He currently teaches English at Harlem High School and also coaches the Cross Country team in the fall.

Kelsey has always wanted to give back to the community he calls home. As a member of the school board, he gets that opportunity. Through the school board, he can work to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. Kelsey is passionate about education and the impact it can have on an individual’s life. In this role, he can champion this cause for every child in the district. He is excited to work with Glenn Terry and all the members of the school board to continue the excellent educational opportunities in Rockton.

David is excited to serve the Rockton community and to work for such dedicated and talented students and staff. District 140 is the reason he and his family moved to Rockton and he considers serving on the school board an honor.

David and his wife, Hilaree, have two kids who both attend Rockton schools. Hilaree is a Registered Nurse and the Librarian at the OSF College of Nursing. David has worked in education, entering his eighteenth year overall and first year as principal of Durand JH/HS. Before that, he was an assistant principal at Hononegah for eight years. His career began in 2007 at Putnam County Junior High, teaching until he became an administrator in 2015. He directed the choir and band and taught social studies.

David believes in public education and the lasting impact an educator can have on a child’s life. For those reasons, he is dedicated to helping build on the legacy of Rockton 140 and serving the wonderful community of students, teachers, staff, and families.