Throughout his career as an educator and public servant, Michael Peppard has engaged with diverse groups about our democratic values, our rich history, and our common good.

As a professor at Fordham University, he is known for guiding students through some of the most difficult questions of our time.

Here in Westchester, he brought those skills to serve on the village board of Pleasantville, where he focused on building an affordable and sustainable future for all.

With three kids in or through public schools, Michael understands how a community is built around families and traditions, while welcoming newcomers. He’s also a strong advocate for small businesses and the Main St. experience. By watching his wife Rebecca manage her thriving design studio in Westchester, he knows well how government can best support local talent with practical leadership.

A lifelong teacher with many teachers in his family, Michael was educated at Notre Dame (B.A.) and Yale University (Ph.D.). These days you can find him biking to catch the train, playing live music, pitching for batting practice, or bouncing between the church potluck and the pub trivia night.

Wherever you find him, he’s ready to listen and lead for our common good.