Executive Board of Directors

I am an English teacher as a time release president of EACC. I have been teaching in the county for 27 years. I was hired to be an Emotional Adjustment teacher then moved into teaching English.

I am the proud art teacher at Gale-Bailey Elementary. I am an artist, wife, and mother to a very energetic 4 year old.
Originally from the Pittsburgh area, I am a huge fan of the Steelers and the Penguins. I attended Edinboro University, graduating in 2006 with a degree in Art Education and began teaching for CCPS three days after graduating.
Growing up around strong union values, I have brought that experience to the Education Association of Charles County when I first became involved in 2009 as a building rep. I then joined the EACC Government Relations Committee and was introduced to the very large roll politics play in public education.
Through my experiences on the GR committee I decided to run for office within the association and was elected to the Executive Board. I am now honored to serve as the EACC Vice President, combining my union values and leadership experience to help create a strong association and advocacy for strong public schools.

I am a social studies teacher in my 11th year of teaching with Charles County Public Schools. I’ve served as a Building Representative, Executive Board Member-at-Large and am the current EACC Secretary. I’ve been an elected delegate to both the MSEA and NEA Conventions where I’ve been a consistent advocate for educators. I served on the Government Relations Committee and serve as the chair of our local GO Team. In my free time I like to attend concerts, travel, and watch sports.

I am starting my 7th year teaching Math at La Plata high school. I previously taught on the south side of Chicago. I was a building rep before being elected as EACC treasurer. I received my teaching degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. I am looking forward to being a member of the executive board. My wife is also a Art/English teacher in
the county.

My name is Deidra R Baker and I am a 23 year veteran in education. Education is a pillar of society that must be upheld and respected by and for all. I am a Compliance Facilitator in SPED and a parent of two CCPS graduates. I became involved in union business to become a better advocate for educators and students. I have a business degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, masters degree in Special Education and Transitions from George Washington University and am currently completing a masters degree in Legal Studies from Trinity Law School and a doctoral program in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University.

I am entering my 10th year teaching 5th Grade in Charles County. I am a Charles County native who earned my Bachelor’s from Salisbury University and Master’s from McDaniel College. After spending the last 4 years as the Early Career Educator Chair at Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), I am excited to join the EACC Executive Board.

I began my teaching career in 1997 at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Charles County as a Special Education teacher. From there, I transferred to Prince George’s County in 2001 where I stayed for 16 years. I decided to return to Charles County to so I could be closer to where my own children were attending school. My passion for educators and students to continue to grow with every year I am in Education. On a personal note, I enjoy going to the beach and cruising.

I’m beginning my 17th year as an elementary music teacher in Charles County. I also teach beginning orchestra to 5th grade students. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family. I’m also a longtime member of the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society. The choir is a community chorus and performs three concerts per year. I am proud to represent our members on the executive board as well as serving as the Public Relations.

When I retired from CCPS after 32 years of active involvement in EACC, I knew I was not ready to break my ties with EACC/MSEA/NEA. I felt there was more I could do to support the association and its members. As the Retired Members’ Representative on the Executive Board, my goal is to increase our retired membership and provide service to EACC.