WARREN | Board of education

Six candidates and a write-in are running for three four-year seats. (* denotes incumbent; # did not submit a photograph)
EDWARD BOLINO #
Age: 46
Home: 501 Butler Road
Employment: Administrator at Valley Counseling since 1987
Education: Master of science in education, counseling and bachelor of arts in corrections, both from Youngstown State University; Warren G. Harding High School graduate
Family: Wife, Janet; three children
Priority: To educate our parents with the new challenges facing public education and make them part of the learning process. Support and encourage our teachers to also meet those challenges brought upon us by state and federal mandates and to believe in our educational priorities, process and Warren city schools; fiscal management.
NEDRA G. BOWEN
Age: 57
Home: 4672 Englessen Drive N.W.
Employment: Retired Waren city and Elyria city school teacher
Education: Bachelor of science in education from Bowling Green State University, Elyria High School graduate; graduate work at Kent State University and YSU
Family: Husband, Cullen T.
Priority: Improving the educational achievement of students.
PATRICIA LIMPEROS
Age: 37
Home: 1715 Edgewood N.E.
Employment: Stay-at-home mother
Education: Graduate of McKeesport (Pa.) Senior High School and the Sawyer School of Business
Family: Husband, Bill; and six children
Priority: Responsiveness to the public is of utmost importance. BOE members need to make sure the administrative leaders are listening to parent and staff concerns. Addressing these concerns and implementing changes when necessary will help build a sense of trust and support not only from your school community but from the community as a whole. We need to increase the graduate rate and help students to realize the importance of some form of higher education.
LINDA H. METZENDORF *
Age: 55
Home: 178 Kenilworth Ave. N.E.
Employment: None listed
Education: Monmouth College, New Jersey, and attended Kent State University Trumbull Campus; Warren Township High School graduate
Family: Husband, David; and two children
Priority: Passing a bond issue, fiscal responsibility and improved test scores and making sure every single child has the opportunity to succeed.
LAWRENCE S. TURNER
Age: 63
Home: 2881 Carlton Drive N.W.
Employment: General law practice and partner at Turner, May and Shepherd since 1974
Education: Law degree from Western Reserve University in Cleveland; bachelor's from University of Akron; and graduate of Anderson High School in Indiana
Family: Wife, Margaret; and three children
Priority: To provide the best education possible for our young people within an economically-feasible budget.
WAYNE R. WESTOVER #
Age: 62
Home: 1178 Raymond St. N.W.
Employment: Service officer at Trumbull County Veterans Service Office since 1996
Education: Bachelor of arts in history and physical education from Sussex University, England
Family: Wife, Jutta; and three children
Priority: Help move the school district into the 21st century with teamwork, a caring attitude and dedication.