Claire M. Eberwein

Candidate for School Board District B

Age: 49

Residence: Parkfairfax/North Ridge.

Education: BS, natural resources, University of Michigan; BS, architecture, University of Michigan; JD, Georgetown University law school.

Occupation: Parent, community volunteer and consultant.

Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Alexandria City Council, 2000-03, and Alexandria School Board, 1994-2000; former board member, Parkfairfax Condominium Association; current board member, United Way, Agenda: Alexandria, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, Alexandrians for an All City Sports Facility and Four Mile Run Stream Restoration Project; former member, Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals and Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "Restoring accountability and confidence in Alexandria public schools. The school board must: deliver academic programs that not only meet mandated testing requirements but enable students to graduate with the skills to succeed in the workforce or higher education; use flexible, creative practices to recruit and retain the best teachers and principals; deliver timely, fiscally prudent budgets that direct resources to the classroom, not administration; evaluate programs and curriculum to ensure achieving specific performance goals; re-establish true dialogue with citizens by providing information and conducting open debate; and provide competent, professional leadership about the future direction our schools should take."

Why should voters elect you? "My years of experience in education and local government leadership promotes successful achievement of my goal to ensure quality education for all public school children."

Web site: www.vote4eberwein.org

E-mail address: vote4eberwein@comcast.net