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.