Kristin Baker
Currently CoChair SGTEAC Programs, Chair WCCSE, and outgoing Chair PD NJAGC, Kristin Baker, Ed.S., utilizes the powerful continuum model to organize gifted and enrichment services in her local district. She frequently presents on instructional strategies, programming options, and equity analysis. kbaker.fyi@gmail.com
Awards
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Educator of the Year 2017
Warren County Teacher of the Year 2016 – 2017
Mansfield Township Teacher of the Year 2015 – 2016
BASF Science Education Grant Award for “Solar Energy: The Bright Choice” ($5000) 2014
Gifted Child Society Fellow 2009
TeachNet Power-To-Learn Award for “Economics: The Cost of Life” 2007
NJ Department of Education Best Practice Award for “Design Your Dream House” 2006
Professional Presentations (among others)
NJEA Annual Convention 2014-2018
AMTNJ Annual Winter Conference (Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey) 2016, 2017
NJECC (New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative) 2017
ECET2NJPA Convening, (Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers) 2016, 2018
NJAEYC (New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children) 2019
NJAGC (New Jersey Association for Gifted Children) Annual Conference 2012-2023
NJAMLE (New Jersey Association of Middle Level Educators) Annual Conference 2016, 2019, 2023
NJPSA (New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association) 2021-2025
NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children), 2022, 2024, 2025 (pending)
Presentation Titles (among numerous others)
Motivation through Engagement and Challenge: Connecting Grit, Growth Mindset, and Achievement
Deep End Math: Accelerating Math Instruction for High Achieving Elementary Students
Overcoming Underachievement: The Four Key Factors
Increase Student Motivation Through Podcasting
Deep End Reading: Teaching for Rigor and Depth in Mixed Level ELA Classes
The Power of One: How the Spark of a Single Student Can Ignite Community Growth