WARREN | Board of education candidates

Three candidates are running for the position. An (*) denotes incumbent
ROBERT L. FAULKNER SR.*
Age: 56.Home: 2798 Randolph N.W., Warren.Employment: Vice president, education/training and workforce development and executive director of Mahoning Valley Labor Management Committee, Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce since April 2001.Education: Bachelor of Arts, Hiram College.Family: Wife, former Joyce Smith, three adult children.
Priority: "To continue the plan we have established, improve test scores, staff development and curriculum improvement. The overall goal is to prepare students for college, military or the workforce of the 21st century. Work on plans for improved student retention."
D. LYNN GIBSON
Age: 52.Home: 442 Fairway Drive N.E., Warren.Employment: Co-owner of 46 North Gift Shop, 1995 to 2000; assistant director and music teacher at Children's Rainbow Preschool, 1978 to 1995; teacher at Warren City schools, 1971 to 1974.
Education: Bachelor of Science in education from Clarion University.Family: Husband, John C. Gibson Jr., three children.Priority: "My priority is the continuous improvement of the Warren City Schools."
NEDRA G. BOWEN
Age: 55.Home: 4672 Eaglesson Drive N.W., Warren.Employment: Retired teacher from Warren City Schools, 1972 to 1987; teacher at Lorain City Schools, 1967 to 1971; Elyria Recreation Department, 1963 to 1971; Elyria City Schools teacher, 1967.Education: Bachelor of Education from Bowling Green State University; graduate work at Kent State University and Youngstown State University.Family: Husband, Cullen Bowen.Priority: "The most effective use of funds, personnel and physical plants to optimize operations."