Candidates for Brookfield Board of Education (6 candidates, 3 to elect):

Joseph Pasquerilla

age: 62

home: Francis Street, Brookfield

OCCUPATION: Owner of PJ's Sporting Goods

PREVIOUS ELECTED POSITION: serving first term on school board

MAIN PRIORITIES: Pass bond issue for new school and see through the construction. Oppose increase in taxes.

NOTABLE QUOTE: ''People should learn to live within their means, that includes the school board.''

Rachel Pasquerilla

age: 22

home: Lincoln Street, Masury

OCCUPATION: Special Education teacher in Hudson

PREVIOUS ELECTED POSITION: none

MAIN PRIORITIES: Provide practical experience in education to create positive attitudes.

NOTABLE QUOTE: "I'm currently working on my Ph.D. in special education. I've volunteered my time in running a support group for parents of children with special needs in the community. I've been around education all of my life."

Ann Pasquerilla

age: 56

home: Francis Street, Brookfield

OCCUPATION: Education supervisor at McGuire in New Brighton, Pa.

PREVIOUS ELECTED POSITION: none

MAIN PRIORITIES: Improving education in ways that do not cost the taxpayers more than they can afford; better communication between parents and educators.

NOTABLE QUOTE: "I believe a school district needs to live within the means of their community. You can have the best within the means of the community. There are ways to improve things educationally that do not cost.''

Gwen Martino

age: 60

home: Sunset Drive, Brookfield

OCCUPATION: library/media specialist in Warren City Schools

PREVIOUS ELECTED POSITION: none

MAIN PRIORITIES: Balance the budget without hurting children; restore faith and trust in the board of education.

NOTABLE QUOTE: "I think the board has not been a democratic process with independent thinkers. We need to have five independent thinkers, who may not always agree, but will always work in the best interest of the children.''

Ronda Bonekovic

age: 46

home: Edmond Street, Masury

OCCUPATION: insurance agent

PREVIOUS ELECTED POSITION: school board member 2003-07

MAIN PRIORITIES: Keep the children happy and morale up; develop a better working relationship between teachers and administrators.

NOTABLE QUOTE: "I believe education comes first, and I'm an independent thinker. I would like to reunite the community."

Kelly L. Carrier-Bianco

age: 41

home: Oakwood Drive, Brookfield

OCCUPATION: Owner of business consulting firm

PREVIOUS ELECTED POSITION: appointed 18 months ago to fill the vacancy of former board member Steve Varga.

MAIN PRIORITIES: Ensure education is giving children tools needed to succeed. Utilize financial skills to ensure that tax dollars are being spent wisely. Keep community well informed. Work with other elected officials in an environment of teamwork and respect.

NOTABLE QUOTE: "There's much that remains to be done ... and I am hopeful that I can continue to help move this district forward."