Erica K. Bennett
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Prince George's County, District 9
Background
- Campaign website
- ericakbennett.com
Elementary school principal in Prince George's County Public Schools for nine years, with more than 28 years in education as a teacher, math coach and assistant principal. Also an AME pastor.
Documented positions
Education
Supports competitive pay to attract and retain teachers.
ReportErica K. Bennett for Board of Education District 9Campaign website · Friends of Erica K. Bennett · ericakbennett.com
“I will advocate for competitive compensation, meaningful support, and working conditions that attract and retain high-quality educators.”
Supports data-driven decisions measured by student achievement.
ReportErica K. Bennett for Board of Education District 9Campaign website · Friends of Erica K. Bennett · ericakbennett.com
“I will support data-driven decision making to ensure policies lead to measurable improvements in student achievement.”
Supports reasonable limits on student cellphones during school.
ReportPrince George's County Board of Education District 9: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · thebanner.com
“I do support reasonable restrictions on students’ personal devices, including cellphones, during the school day.”
Proposes math instruction focused on reasoning, with teacher training.
ReportPrince George's County Board of Education District 9: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · thebanner.com
“I believe we must strengthen instruction by prioritizing mathematical reasoning.”
Supports professional review of library books with more transparency.
ReportPrince George's County Board of Education District 9: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · thebanner.com
“book selection must remain grounded in established, professional processes”
All sources (4)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Prince George's County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Erica K. Bennett for Board of Education District 9
Campaign website · Friends of Erica K. Bennett · ericakbennett.com
- Prince George's County Board of Education District 9: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · thebanner.com
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