Scott Benjamin is a Republican candidate for Arlington School Board Position 1. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Mississippi State University and brings two decades of public sector experience to his candidacy. Currently serving as the Teaching Pastor at The Refuge Church, Benjamin leverages his role as an active community volunteer to engage regularly with Arlington residents. He emphasizes the importance of a diverse school board that effectively plans the direction of schools and meets community needs. Benjamin highlights his family’s twelve years of experience with four children in the public school system, noting that approximately six more years remain. He argues this background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of various curriculum options, extracurricular activities, and teaching styles. Through his pastoral duties and volunteer work, he states he has numerous opportunities to listen to constituents regarding their concerns, preferences, and celebrations related to local education. Benjamin presents himself as a candidate who combines professional public service experience with direct, ongoing engagement from parents and community members to inform his approach to school board governance.