Endorsements, Recommendations and distinctions

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 Erika is a strong local candidate stepping up to lead with inclusive values in support of our children and community. I am a proud product of public education and both of my children have attended Loudoun County Public Schools. I strongly believe that every American deserves a high-quality public education from their first day of pre-k to their college graduation. Erika is a Leesburg community member and LCPS mom who has been living her values through her work in higher education. I enthusiastically endorse her candidacy and am actively working alongside her to support her campaign.

- Jennifer Wexton 

"Erika Ogedegbe is an LCPS mom who stepped forward to run for school board because she believes in the power of education. She has spent her entire career supporting students and

parents through her work in enrollment, technology and analytics in higher education. Erika is focused on making sure LCPS continues to provide an excellent education for all students while recognizing that we need to promote understanding, empathy and appreciation for the challenges that students, parents and educators face today. I enthusiastically endorse Erika because she is a positive, honest, solution focused parent in Loudoun County. Her calm demeanor and educational experience will be a welcome addition on the Loudoun County School Board."

- Phyllis Randall

Erika is a longtime Leesburg resident and hands-on LCPS parent. She is a passionate advocate for our children and their right to a top-notch public education and believes our schools are strongest when parents and teachers work together to ensure each child gets the best education possible. Erika has an impressive professional career in higher education. I enthusiastically support her candidacy for School Board and know that her leadership, her demonstrated commitment to listen to all sides, and her data and analytics skills will be put to great use in support of Leesburg students, families and LCPS as a whole.

- Kristen Umstattd

Erika is a current parent with an invested interest in making sure LCPS is supported and positioned to provide the highest quality educational experience for LCPS students. She has thirty years of relevant higher education experience that will enable her to work collaboratively, engage with parents, teachers and LCPS administrators to make sound decisions that ultimately benefit our children and their families. I’m endorsing her candidacy for school board because I trust that she will do what is in the best interest of Loudoun County Public Schools and our community.

- Marty Martinez

 As a parent with a student in Loudoun County Public Schools, I'll be voting for Erika Ogedegbe for school board on November 8th.  Erika's professional experience, experience as a parent, and ,most importantly, her willingness to listen to educators, parents, and community members are the reasons I know the Leesburg District will be in good hands with Erika! 

- Zach Cummings

It's not just Congressional seats on the ballot. As a Delegate, I know how critical our local governments are, which is why I’m endorsing local candidates across the state. I am proud to endorse Erika Ogedegbe for the Loudoun County School Board Leesburg District Seat.

- Delegate Suhas Subramanyam

 The Loudoun County Democratic Committee is proud to endorse Erika Ogedegbe. Erika is committed to ensuring that we have policies and practices in place that support public education, our teachers and staff, engagement with parents and an environment where all of our students feel welcome, seen and safe. She will bring this passion with her to the School Board and fight to guarantee that the Loudoun County Public School system continues to be one of the top school systems in the nation. 

- Loudoun County Democratic Committee

The Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV) are proud to endorse Erika Ogedegbe for Loudoun County School Board.

- Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia

The Loudoun Education Association (LEA) PAC recommends Erika Ogedegbe for the Leesburg School Board election. Erika shares our vision and we look forward to partnering with her as we work to achieve our goals.

We believe the single most important thing that we as educators can do for education is to fight with an equal voice for policy reform and work conditions. With Erika's strong stance in support of collective bargaining, we believe that she will help us achieve that goal.

- Loudoun Education Association PAC