About Eric

As a public school teacher and father, I know the value of our community. I grew up in Montgomery County, and after graduation from Thomas S. Wootton High School, I attended the University of Maryland. I studied to become a teacher because I believe it is important to give back to your community, and teaching is an extraordinary way to do that. When I got married and my wife and I decided to start our own family, we chose to live in Montgomery County for many of the same reasons you did. Great schools. Beautiful parks. Close-knit communities. These are what make our county great, and why we chose to raise our son Colin here.

For six years, I have taught social studies in the Montgomery County Public Schools, working in schools where many of the children are challenged by poverty or by speaking English as a second language. In my classroom and as a member of the Montgomery County Education Association board, I have worked hard to give every child a chance to succeed. My colleagues and I have helped ensure funding for innovative programs in schools, bring more school construction dollars to the county, and raise awareness about the achievement gap.

But my work in the community has not been limited to education. As a leader in our local Sierra Club, I advocated for the preservation of wild places and for cleaner air and water. I have supported sensible solutions to our transportation problems, including funding for metro and other transit options. I strongly believe that my son and all the other children of our community deserve to grow up with blue skies, clean water, and the ability to explore untouched wild places.

As a member of the East County Citizens Advisory Board, I have worked to bring high-paying biotech jobs to the district, and advocated for economic revitalization in Burtonsville. These efforts have helped convince the county to refocus their efforts on the area, and we are beginning to see signs of change in our local economy as the county and state work to support local businesses. I’m confident that with the right leadership on the state level, we can ensure the economic health of our area for decades to come.

Community service is very important to me. I believe in helping my neighbors, in giving back. I hope you will allow me to continue my service to our community by supporting my campaign for the House of Delegates.

Sincerely,

Eric Luedtke