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Dr. Greg Baker, Superintendent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meet Dr. Baker<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dr. Greg Baker became superintendent of Bellingham Public Schools in July 2010. During his first year, he prioritized partnering with staff, students, families and our community to develop The 一本道app, a living document serving as the district\u2019s strategic plan, a plan that continues to guide the work of our school district every day.<\/p>\n

In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Dr. Baker was named the 2020 Washington State Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators. He was also awarded the 2014 Washington state Crystal Apple Award, in recognition of his commitment to inclusive and transparent communications and The 一本道app.<\/p>\n

Prior to leading in Bellingham, he served as a deputy superintendent for Portland Public Schools, as an intern and special assistant to the superintendent of Boston Public Schools and as an administrator for Spokane Public Schools. He began his career in Alaska as a teacher and assistant coach. Dr. Baker earned his doctorate from Harvard University; a master\u2019s degree in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University; a master\u2019s degree in secondary education from Western Washington University; and a bachelor\u2019s degree with distinction from Gonzaga University. He and his wife live in Bellingham with their three children, who attend or are alumni of Bellingham Public Schools.<\/p>\n

Entry Plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dr. Greg Baker engaged students, families, staff and community members in numerous discussions about our schools’ strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement through his “Listening and Learning” Entry Plan<\/a>\u00a0since he started as our new superintendent in July 2010.<\/p>\n

Watch an 8-minute video<\/a> of Dr. Baker sharing his Entry Plan learnings in January 2011. You can view Dr. Baker’s presentation at Bellingham High School on Jan. 27, 2011 below.<\/p>\n