Ross Baker

History

• Youngest of 6 Children
• Small Oil/Ranching Community
• Education was a Way Out

TJC - Agriculture
UT Tyler - Public Relations/English
UT Tyler - Educational Leadership

Family

Education Experience

Van ISD

Cumberland Academy Middle School

Moore MS

• 6th Grade ELA
• 7th Grade STEM
• UIL Coach
• Robotics Club Sponsor

Big Sandy JH

• 6th Grade ELAR
• 7/8th Grade Journalism
• Student Council Sponsor
• UIL Coach

Jones Elementary

• 4th Grade Self-Contained
• Quad Team Leader

Professional Points

• Texas Middle School Association Board of Directors
• Presenter: ESC 7, Tyler ISD, Van ISD, CAMS, TMSA Conference, EdCampATX
• Memberships: TASSP, TMSA, TCEA, NMLEA, TAGT

Philosophy of Education

Education Should

• Teach Problem Solving
• Transcend Testing
• Connect to the Real World
• Be Both Rigorous and Relevant

Staff Should be

• Respected
• Listened To
• Free to Take Tisks
• Supported and Treated as Professionals

Discipline should

• Be Consistent
• Be Relationship-Based
• Maintain a Positive Learning Environment
• Shape Strong Character/Work Ethic

Administrators Should

• Celebrate Success
• Support Students/Staff
• Build Community
• Model Expectations

Ideas...

• Indian Power Period
• Genius Hour
• Design Thinking
• Maker Stations
• Continually work to make the campus a hub of the community