Staff Spotlight- Mrs. Kristina Baker
This week’s Staff Spotlight is the North Lawrence Career Center school counselor, Mrs. Kristina Baker. Mrs. Baker has been at the Career Center for four years. Overall, she has worked in the NLCS corporation for twenty-five years. She spent five years in the BNL science department, sixteen years as an 8th-grade science teacher at Oolitic Middle School, and four years at NLCC as our school counselor. Baker is a BNL alumni and we are very fortunate to have her on our team at NLCC.
Mrs. Baker attended Indiana University to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Science Education. She attended Indiana Wesleyan where she earned two Master's degrees; one in Education and the other in School Counseling. She has been married to her husband Troy for twenty-six years. They have three boys, Drew (25), Evan (21), and Cole (16). In her free time, she enjoys boating/spending time outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends.
The Career Center is very important to Mrs. Baker. She is extremely proud to be a part of this building. “I LOVE my career center students. My favorite part is listening to my students plan out their life after high school. I know we are sending these students into the world with real-life skills that will prepare them for a successful future career. I work with amazing teachers that understand the value of their programs and what they can do for their students.” Mrs. Baker is vital in setting up our students for success. She works with the teachers to always make sure we are doing what is best for our students.
Mrs. Baker is a big believer in the Career Center and what opportunities it brings our students. “We are preparing students to either enter the workforce, post-secondary education, or the military. I am confident that our students are leaving the career center with skills that have prepared them for their future career path.” If you are interested in touring the Career Center, signing up for a class, or just need general information about what we do please contact Mrs. Baker. She would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Her office is located in Building A of the NLCC campus in the main hallway.
