All School Team
| Michael Gnutek | Art | Blog |
| Lizanne Wilson | Drama | Blog |
| Nancy Perla | Extended Care | Blog |
| Karrie Fisher | Library | |
| Diana Kodner Gokce | Music | |
| Tom Beck | PE | Blog |
| Patrick Dunafin | PE | Blog |
| Gretchen Miller | Spanish | Blog |
| Anne Patrick | Technology | Blog |
Arts
The Art program seeks to help students develop a deep awareness of and an appreciation for the presence of art in their lives, a broader perception of their environment, and a greater understanding of historical and cultural perspectives. Opportunities for creative exploration and creative problem solving are woven into skill development through studio activities using a variety of media and techniques. Integration with classroom curricula is one way of enriching students' understanding and awareness.
Drama
Drama is an integral part of the Baker academic curriculum that uniquely integrates major fields of study into its own. Systematic and continued drama/theater experiences at Baker provide learners with opportunities to master basic skills, to inquire and discover, and to explore values. Some past collaborations include the study of: Japan, Architecture and Geometry, Encounters in History, the Artic and Inuit people, Fairy Tales, Egyptian Mythology, Family Stories, Storytelling, Opera, and Diversity.
Children's Library
Baker students come to the library to experience an enviroment which nurtures exploration and a love of reading and literature. With nearly 24,000 volumes, the library serves both Baker students and faculty, and the larger Baker community as it is able. Library staff work with classroom teachers to assure that library resources and programs support and enrich curricula at all grade levels. The library works in tandem with the technology program to help children to become skilled researchers. The library staff is committed to the realization of each child's potential as a literate person by making recommendations using a motivation-based approach, connecting children to the idea that there are real people behind every book they read, supporting best practice philosophy through read-aloud, and encouraging listening skills, visual literacy, and all abilities that allow children to fully recieve the best and most informative gifts that the world of books has to offer.
Music
The Music program is an eclectic general music program for grades K-8. Music staff works to develop each child's natural responsiveness to the art of music through singing, moving, listening, playing, speaking, creating, reading, writing, and analyzing. Every effort is made to recognize and respect the unique gifts and interests of each student and incorporate these into a harmonious whole
Physical Education
Physical Education classes are held five days a week for children in first through eighth grades. Physical education classes provide an opportunity for children to learn about the world and their place in it through physical movement, with an emphasis on teamwork, cooperation, skill development and fitness. The program has been developed to allow maximum participation in all activities and to provide optimum physical, emotional, and intellectual growth for each student. Swimming is an important aspect to our Physical Education program and occurs twice a week for children in first through fourth grades, and once a week for students in fifth through eighth grades.
Athletics
Everyone makes the after school sports teams and participation is highly encouraged. At the middle school level, students may participate in organized sports such as soccer, basketball, softball, and track and field. Fourth and fifth graders have the opportunity to participate in flag football, basketball, softball and track and field
Spanish
The Spanish program aspires to impart to students a working knowledge of the Spanish language and an understanding of Hispanic culture. This is done by integrating Spanish instruction with classroom teacher units while supplementing these lessons with basic vocabulary, grammar, cultural history and projects.
Technology
Technology is interwoven the classroom curricula in grades one through eight. Students learn basic skills such as touch typing as well as authoring of websites, animation, movies, and other media. Technology staff works closely with classroom teachers to find web resources, software, and other media that enrich the curricula. Class time in the lab varies depending on the project; most classes use the Baker lab for about 1-2 hours per week. Each Baker classroom has at least one computer, a digital camera, and access to video camera and DVD player.