Ronald W. Peppe II

Candidate for School Board

Age: 44

Residence: City of Falls Church.

Education: BA, international studies, Johns Hopkins University; MA, international studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; JD, University of Maryland School of Law.

Occupation: Vice president, law and technology, Association of Corporate Counsel.

Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Board of Education of Frederick County, Md., 1997-2004; president, 1999-2003; vice president, 1998-99; president, George Mason High School PTSA; former member, Falls Church Middle School Naming Committee; former director, Maryland Association of Boards of Education; former member, Frederick County Advanced Life Support Advisory Council; former director, Frederick County chapter of the American Red Cross; former vice president, Whittier Association; former director, Brandermill Association; former president, Asbury Woods Association.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "Falls Church has good schools, but they can be better. While we are highly ranked, we must continue to improve our schools. We must provide the best education possible for each student, and we must maintain and expand a broad variety of academic and extracurricular programs. We also must continue to recruit and retain the most qualified teachers and other staff, and we need to make sure we maintain and improve our facilities."

Why should voters elect you? "As current PTA president, I know the important Falls Church issues. As a seven-year School Board veteran, I offer experience, leadership and vision."

Web site: www.ronpeppe.com

E-mail address: ron@ronpeppe.com