2013-2014 Student Member on the Board of Education

“I am proud to endorse Eric Guerci to be the next MCPS SMOB.  As a former SMOB, I know that MCPS is facing critical challenges this year, and we can trust Eric Guerci to find solutions for the students. Eric is uniquely qualified to be SMOB, with extensive experience and a proven record of fighting tirelessly for the student body. As SMOB, Eric will bring his unparalleled passion for student advocacy, command of policy, and genuine character to strengthen the voice of all students. I urge all MCPS students to stand up for a better Montgomery County by voting Eric Guerci for SMOB.”

33rd and 34th MCPS SMOB, 2009-2011

“I’m very pleased to announce my support for Eric Guerci in his campaign for the Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education. I believe that Eric’s breadth of experience and strong command of policy uniquely position him to serve the stakeholders of our education system. Eric has already served as a leader and student advocate in both the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association and the Student Advisory Council to a previous SMOB, where he tirelessly pushed for legislative reform on issues ranging from capital improvements to SMOB voting rights. Furthermore, Eric consistently demonstrates a keen awareness of student concerns and sentiments in his communication and outreach initiatives across the county. Eric’s strength of character and devotion to our school system are unparalleled—and I look forward to seeing Eric represent MCPS as one of the best SMOBs in recent memory.”

2014-2015 SMOB Finalist, Chief of Staff to SMOB Justin Kim

"Without a doubt, Eric is the most qualified and prepared candidate for the position of SMOB in recent memory. Eric has the experience and tenacity to achieve real solutions for the student body. Eric has been an incredibly active voice in student advocacy for the past several years, driven by his genuine passion for tackling our most important issues. Given his close work past SMOBs, we can proudly trust Eric Guerci to exceed all expectations as our next SMOB."

Qunice Orchard High School, Senior Advisor to SMOB Dahlia Huh, and Policy Director to SMOB Justin Kim (2013-2014)

“It gives me so much pleasure to formally endorse Eric Guerci, one of my longtime partners in Student Advocacy, in his SMOB campaign.  I have seen Eric fully utilize his problem solving and leadership skills in both MCR, and working side-by-side with former SMOBS, and am truly excited to see what he will being to the office of SMOB.  As a student, I highly recommend you support Eric in his bid!”

MoCo Student Editor in Chief, Poolesville High School

"Working on the Moco student, I’ve written about and analyzed some of the most pressing issues in MCPS.  I have examined many leaders and students, and I fully support Eric Guerci to be the next SMOB.  Eric can relate to the students, knows how to address the issues before us, and will lead the students into a positive direction next year. "

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MCJC Chief of Staff, Eastern Middle School

"I strongly support Eric for SMOB for the 2015-2016 school year. I am so impressed with his experience in leadership, from being MCR’s current Vice President, to being a president in his middle school’s SGA and a class officer of his high school’s SGA. Eric has also been on previous SMOB advisory councils, which makes him even more qualified for the position. Finally, I support Eric because of his dedication to the students of Montgomery County."

MCR-SGA Chief of Staff, Member of the Montgomery County Commission on Children and Youth, Richard Montgomery High School

“I know Eric to be an experienced and capable leader with a deep understanding of the school system. He will bring a fresh perspective to the Board. I am confident that we all will be well-served with Eric as our SMOB.” 

Westland MS, MCJC Lobbying Director

"I strongly endorse Eric Guerci for the position of Student Member of the Board. During my time working with him in the Westland SGA, I have seen his excellent leadership and responsibility demonstrated through his position as SGA President. He is well-organized, passionate about his work, and always has great ideas. The SMOB position is one of high importance and devotion and I believe that Eric meets these qualifications with flying colors."

MCR-SGA Educational Affairs Department, Minority Scholars Program Leader, Clarksburg High School

"I strongly support Eric Guerci to be the next Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education (SMOB) because he is a natural born leader. Eric is a student who works hard every single day in order to allow Montgomery County to become all that it can be. I plead to the students of this county to vote for Eric Guerci, because a vote for Eric is a vote for Montgomery County’s future. I am convinced that if Eric Guerci is chosen as our Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, he has the makings of becoming the best SMOB member that we have or will ever seen (Emory Vaughan Cole, II)" 

Kingsview Middle School, MCJC Lobbying Deputy

I proudly support Eric Guerci for SMOB. Eric acquired a great deal of experience with leadership in Montgomery County Public Schools as a class officer and currently serving as MCR vice president. He also previously assisted SMOB Justin Kim and has gotten the opportunity understand the role of SMOB. I admire Eric for his devotion to student well being in the county. Eric is the most qualified person for this position. With great enthusiasm, I support Eric Guerci as 2015-2016 SMOB.

Rockville High School, MCR-SGA Financial Director

"Eric is a dedicated and effective advocate of student rights and interests. As SMOB, he would be an even more valuable force of change for the students of Montgomery County. I am fully behind Eric and his campaign for SMOB."

Northwest High School

"I believe that Eric is our county's best option for smob. His leadership skills are something that are unparalleled. He is responsible and organized. He would be a great choice for the SMOB."

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

"For as long as I have known Eric he has been fighting for students. From working to end unfair detention policies and protect students rights in middle school. To lobbying to integrate our classrooms with technology in high school Eric has always been working to give students a voice. He has an incredibly in-depth knowledge of not just county and state education policy, but also the particular issues at almost every school in Montgomery County. Eric’s personal connections with thousands of students across MCPS and his understanding of the in’s and out’s of the Board of Education make him incredibly qualified to be our next SMOB. Eric will stand up for us, he won’t bow down to the teachers unions or superintendent, instead he will fight for us. And a fighter like Eric Guerci if just what the Students of MCPS need."

Poolesville High School

"I am so impressed with Eric’s campaign and ideas, and he is a true true leader who connects with SGAs around the county to support the student voice. As SMOB, Eric will be a great partner with SGAs around the county to support our initiatives in every school. I am happy to endorse Eric for SMOB."

Wheaton High School

"I have known Eric for two years in MCR-SGA. Eric has worked well with other people in his MCR department. He the most active person in SGA and other extracurricular activities. He is indeed the intellectual savior with great leadership skill for the community. Please vote for Eric Guerci for SMOB."

Youth Ambassador to Morocco

“Being SMOB is a challenging job, one that calls for an experienced candidate who has the passion and work ethic to be the liaison between the students and the Board of Education. In MCR and in our community, Eric fights for student rights and issues important to us. Eric is attentive, realistic, honest and most importantly; he cares. When thinking of your ideal SMOB you should think of Eric Guerci!"

Community Outreach Director to SMOB Justin Kim, Outreach Director to SMOB Alan Xie

I’ve worked with several SMOBs in the past and Eric Guerci is absolutely prepared for the job. Eric is smart and determined, with a keen understanding of important student issues. Eric has been fighting for the student voice for many years and he is our best candidate to represent us on the Board of Education. Eric’s passion and dedication is exactly what we need in our next SMOB.

Poolesville High School

"Eric brings vast range of knowledge and experience to the table. He has dedicated himself to student advocacy and I can't think of anyone more suited to represent the Montgomery County student body."