Dale Viox is a Republican candidate for Arlington School Board Position 5. He works as a pediatric anesthetist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and resides in Arlington with his wife, Dana, and their stepchildren, who are graduates of Arlington High School, as well as his son, Jackson, who currently attends the school. Viox emphasizes his background growing up in a small Missouri town similar to Arlington, noting that he attended public schools and values the opportunities they provided. He argues that the public school system can provide all that students need to succeed and believes it is crucial for board members to understand the specific issues facing these institutions. Viox’s platform centers on community involvement and support for educators. He asserts that the local community has a vested interest in promoting children’s values, starting at home and extending through the school system. He highlights the essential roles of parents, the PTA, teachers, and principals, noting that their effectiveness depends on a supportive superintendent. Viox expresses confidence that Arlington possesses all the necessary components to build a world-class school district. His campaign filings with the Tennessee Ethics Commission list him as a Shelby County official or candidate for the School Board in recent years, reflecting his ongoing engagement in local civic duties and educational advocacy.