Welcome to my classroom. 

My name is Lara Baker. I graduated from University of Florida with an Animal Biology Degree. 

I transferred to Appalachian State University where I completed all classes for my comprehensive science teaching license.

I have been teaching for 20 years between North Carolina, Colorado, and Nebraska

I have 2 children who are grown.  Rebecca who is 21 and is in nursing school and Katie who is 24 and is a mechanical engineer. 

I spend much of my spare time training PTSD Service dogs, but I love to ride horses, sail, hike, camp, build things and refurbish antiques.

I am very excited to be joining the Alexander Central High School family and to get to know all of my students.

Needs for my classroom:

100 page 9x11  Spiral notebook  with a plastic cover   This should be .97 cents at walmart Look for the notebook that is a lot larger than a composition notebook.  If you can't find one I have had some donated so let me know if you need one.

Cheap earbuds that will hook up to your computer (no lightning connectors)   I will not allow you to use your cell phones for music

Tape, glue, or glue dots (your choice)

Colored pencils and regular pencils

2 colors of highlighters (your choice)

Expectations:

Be prepared

Be polite

Be open to learning

Always remember: You have the right to learn, I have the right to teach.

I will not give up on you. Please do not give up on yourself.

Contacts:

Email lbaker@alexander.k12.nc.us

Text remind101 

I do not have access to canvas so all of your first 2 weeks of materials will be linked here.  I have to stay at my old school until 8/31 so you will have a substitute in the classroom to help lead you but I will be zooming with you from my classroom so you will not miss any time at all.  

Introduction video https://youtu.be/ogtDyn6fG-4