Delegate Cheryl E. Pasteur is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 11A in Baltimore County. Elected in November 2022 and sworn in on January 11, 2023, she serves on the Ways and Means Committee and holds the position of Deputy Majority Whip; notable past roles include the Judiciary Committee and service on the Baltimore County Board of Education .

Cheryl E. Pasteur is a retired educator and former principal with a long career dedicated to education and community service in Baltimore. She began teaching English in Baltimore City Schools , served as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation , and later worked in Baltimore County Public Schools as a teacher, equity specialist, department chair, assistant principal, and principal at schools including Randallstown High School and Old Court Middle School. She retired from teaching in 2012 but continued as an instructor at Morgan State University and was elected to the Baltimore County Board of Education in 2018. Pasteur entered state politics in 2022, winning election to represent District 11A. Her achievements include multiple Outstanding Teacher awards , service on the Task Force on Preventing and Countering Elder Abuse , Maryland State Arts Council , and affiliations with groups like the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland , Women Legislators of Maryland , and Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus .

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. in English Education

- Morgan State University, M.S. in Urban Education

- University of Pittsburgh, Theater Fellowship

- Loyola College , Supervision and Administration Certification

- Sewanee: The University of the South, Education Ministry; certifications as Teacher , Administrator I and II, and Principal

Political Experience:

- Baltimore County Board of Education

- Maryland House of Delegates, District 11A :

- Ways and Means Committee

- Deputy Majority Whip

- Judiciary Committee

- Additional roles: House Vice-Chair, Baltimore County Delegation; Commission for Arts and Sciences, Baltimore County