The Board of Education today [Tuesday, May 14] approved the following principal and administrative appointments:

* Lawrence Chep, currently principal of Darnestown Elementary School, as principal of Rachel Carson Elementary School.

* Lee F. Derby, currently elementary principal intern at Luxmanor Elementary School, as principal of Garrett Park Elementary School.

* Annette M. Ffolkes, currently elementary principal intern at Jones Lane Elementary School, as principal of Galway Elementary School.

* Dennis R. Nelson, currently principal of Floris Elementary School in the Fairfax County Public Schools, as principal of Fallsmead Elementary School.

* Cheryl D. Pulliam, currently elementary principal intern at Oakland Terrace Elementary School, as principal of Oakland Terrace Elementary School.

* Patsy S. Roberson, currently acting principal of Rock View Elementary School, as principal of Rock View Elementary School.

* Alfred J. Sklarew, currently principal of Somerset Elementary School, as principal of Candlewood Elementary School.

* Eric Mills, currently principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School, as director of Elementary Leadership Development, Office of Staff Development.