Wen Dolphin - Who is He?
Wen Dolphin didn’t take the traditional path—and that’s what gives him a real-world edge. A Widefield dad, educator, mentor, and former small business owner, Wen brings hands-on experience and hard-earned perspective to the school board race.
After earning his GED early, Wen jumped into the workforce. He worked in landscaping, restaurants, bike shops, and alternative healthcare, eventually managing operations and launching his own business. He knows what it takes to build something from the ground up—and how to lead with accountability, teamwork, and service.
When he sold his company, he turned his attention to working with youth. Through his involvement with Kids on Bikes, Wen helped enhance and expand an existing cycling education program—teaching kids how to ride and maintain their bikes while building confidence, independence, and community. He hopes to partner with Widefield Parks and Rec to bring similar opportunities to local students.
Wen later served as a long-term substitute teacher in Widefield School District 3, where he found his passion while working in the Culinary Arts program at Mesa Ridge High School. With a background in kitchens himself, he was inspired by the connections students made to food, and how it sparked learning, confidence, and creativity. That experience helped him realize the most impactful way he could help students district-wide—by stepping into leadership.
Today, Wen works at a local bike shop and continues to substitute in nearby districts while focusing on running for school board, because he believes this is the most effective way he can support Widefield right now.
Wen is running for school board to keep classrooms focused on what matters: students. That means:
Improving school meals so kids can focus, grow, and thrive.
Teaching and modeling strong character—because it’s not just about what kids know, but who they become.
Making sure every kid can get to school safely, with better walk, bike, and roll access.
Supporting teachers with what they need, and making sure parents feel heard.
Keeping political distractions out of the classroom.
Wen is seven years sober, a leader in his church, and a proud Widefield homeowner. He married into a local family with deep roots in education, military service, and the Widefield community. From the early days of Widefield’s growth in the 1950s to decades of service in local schools, Wen’s extended family has helped shape the district he now hopes to serve. That legacy—and his own hopes for the future—are what drive him to give back.
He shows up. He listens. He serves. Now, he’s ready to lead.