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My name is Ms. Baker, and I am the Writing Teacher on Team APEX here at TJMS. I hope this webpage will assist you in understanding what we will be learning together this year, while providing information such as links to a few helpful websites and a few facts about me. I have been teaching at Thomas Jefferson Middle School since 2002; this is my twenty-first year teaching here! I am confident this school year is going to be one of great growth, learning, and joy, perhaps even in the most unexpected places!
~~Odds and Ends About Ms. Baker~~
- My oldest son, Adler Flynn, came into the world on August 22, 2012. He is such a blessing in my life, and I can't imagine life without my basketball-obsessed, kind-hearted Adler.- My second son, Thatcher Kane, was born on August 15, 2017. He is the piece of my heart that I knew I was missing! His belly laughs and brilliant mischievous grin have brought me joy which cannot be described in words. My cup runneth over.- I LOVE to travel! Some places I've been: Italy, France, Spain, NYC, Hawaii, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Dominica, Barbados, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Grand Cayman, Turks & Caicos, Bahamas, San Diego, Hollywood, Michigan, Boston, Chicago, Panama City Beach, 30A, Miami, Las Vegas...and the list will grow as long as I'm alive!- I graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1998. Goooo Jays!!- I played soccer in high school (as did both of my brothers), and then I helped coach the JCHS girls team my first year of teaching. I also was a JCHS cheerleading coach that year, too. I have been a Student Council Sponsor at TJMS for four years previously, and I'm picking it back up for the 18-19 school year!- I graduated from Oral Roberts University (in Tulsa, OK) with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 2002.- I finished my Masters in Education from our local Lincoln University in 2008.- I have been working at Thomas Jefferson since 2002 - Social Studies teacher 2002-2020, SPED 2020-2021, Writing 2021-??- Burgers, fries, and cheese are my FAVORITE things to eat!- I have two brothers: my older brother, Jonathan, is an engineer for Garmin in Kansas City, who is married to Lacey, an aerospace engineer. My younger brother, Jacob, is an administrator/teacher, and he is married to Kristin, a school nurse in New Bloomfield. I have four nephews and one niece; being an aunt is a role I cherish!- My parents are two of the most amazing people I've ever known. I love them dearly.- Below are some pics of my boys, Adler and Thatcher. :)
Last Modified on July 29, 2022
