Principal Baker has spent 28 years in the field of education, with 19 of those years specializing in alternative schools and students. He has worked in Caddo and Bossier parishes as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and now, principal. Originally from Haughton, LA, Coach Baker played high school sports and later went on to play football for Louisiana Tech University. After graduation, Coach Baker was drafted to play football for the Winnepeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Many of his ideas and philosophies on how to work with students stems directly from his years playing and coaching sports.
Coach Baker is happily married to Mrs. Gail Baker, and together, they have 5 children and one grandchild. Mr. Baker is active in his church, New Living Word Ministries in Ruston, and he counts his pastor, Jerry Baldwin, as one of his greatest influences. Faith is a big part of Coach Baker's life, and he gives all the credit for his success in life to God.
Coach Baker's motto is :
Live Right....Treat People Right....and Everything Will Be Alright.