HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (POSITION 4, PRECINCT 3) Choose 1
A County School Trustee for the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) oversees county-wide educational programs and services that benefit all school districts within Harris County. Unlike local school boards that focus on individual districts, HCDE Trustees manage programs like special education, adult education, and early childhood services. They are responsible for approving budgets, setting policies, and ensuring the effective delivery of these services, which support schools across the county. Trustees help provide resources and professional development that local districts may not be able to fund on their own. Trustees are elected to serve four-year terms and work to enhance education county-wide.
Biographical Information
Campaign Website
www.ericdick.org
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Education
AS (Houston Community College), BSM (Phoenix), JD (Cooley Law), LLM (Alabama), MBA (Rice), MS Business Analytics (Duke).
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/ericbdick
Instagram
@dicklawfirm
X (formerly Twitter)
@dicklawfirm
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Eric Dick is highly qualified for the HCDE Trustee position, blending legal expertise with solid business acumen. He is highly educated with advanced degrees from Duke University, Rice University, University of Alabama, and Western Michigan University. As an HCDE Trustee and President Emeritus, he built seven educational facilities, including Texas’s largest adult learning center and the Fortis Academy, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing education and community programs.
What are the most pressing educational issues in Harris County and how do you plan to develop policies that address them?
The most pressing educational issues in Harris County include inequity, lack of access to quality early childhood education, and school safety. Eric Dick plans to expand funding for underserved schools, support and grow Head Start programs, and enhance safety with active shooter training and mental health support. His goal is to create inclusive, safe, and high-quality educational environments for all students.
How will you allocate resources so that early education, adult education, and special education services will all be successful?
Eric Dick will allocate resources strategically to ensure the success of early, adult, and special education services. He will prioritize funding for Head Start and pre-K initiatives, expand the largest adult learning center in Texas, and continue supporting specialized schools and programs for special education. By targeting investments and fostering partnerships, he ensures all educational services receive necessary resources.