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Faculty & Staff
Mrs. Kathy Baker
Education
Mrs. Baker attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, now called Emporia State University, were she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Special Education. She received her Master's Degree in learning disabilities from Kansas University and her counseling certification from the University of Missouri, St. Louis.
Teaching Experience
Mrs. Baker taught special education and was a work study coordinator in Kansas City, Kansas for four years. From 1978-1989, Mrs. Baker taught in the city of St. Charles Missouri; from 1978-1989 she was a Learning Disabilities Teacher as well as Dept. Chair for a high school. From 1989-1999, she was a middle school guidance counselor and from 1999-2001 she was a guidance counselor for public schools in the Philadelphia area.
Other Experience
Over the years, Mrs. Baker has worked as a dental assistant, and has done volunteer work as a substitute teacher for Concord Academy. Now, she is working as a part-time guidance counselor.
School Responsibilities
Mrs. Baker sponsors Concord Academy's Peer Helpers, G.E.M.S., and is our school guidance counselor. As guidance counselor, she enhances students' success in areas of academics, behavioral adjustment, social and emotional development, personal growth, and vocational awareness and planning.
