Austin Public Schools announce hiring of Michelle Baker as new Dean of Students at Woodson Kindergarten Center

Austin Public Schools have announced the hiring of Michelle Baker as the new Dean of Students at Woodson Kindergarten Center.

Baker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Augustana University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia St. Paul. She earned her K-12 Administrative license from Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Baker has been with Austin Public Schools since 2014, primarily as an elementary teacher. She also held the role of District COVID-19 Coordinator.

Baker will be taking over for outgoing Woodson principal Jill Rollie, who will become the new Sumner Elementary School principal next school year.