Occupation Teacher Political party Democratic Party Education Towson University | Role Educator Name Charles Barkley | |
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Preceded by W. Raymond Beck and Mathew Mossburg Born October 16, 1950 (age 73)
Elkins, West Virginia ( 1950-10-16 ) Residence Germantown, Maryland, United States | ||
Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley (born October 16, 1950) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his fifth term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County. He currently serves on the Economic Matters Committee and formerly served as Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation.
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Born in Elkins, West Virginia on October 16, 1950, Barkley graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He later earned a Master of Education degree in Administration from Western Maryland College. Barkley was active in educational advocacy throughout his career, and is a former Vice President of the Montgomery County Education Association. He has remained active on education issues throughout his time in the Assembly.