Key Facts
Background
Kristie “Brooke” Baker received a BA in psychology from Mary Baldwin University and a nursing diploma from Stonewall Jackson School of Practical Nursing. Baker is a resource utilization group auditor for an operations management and analytics company, and has worked as a licensed practical nurse for 17 years. Baker served as a board member on the Buena Vista City School Board for five years and has also served as the chair. She lost re-election in 2019 [2, 3].
Key Issues
School Safety
Baker initiated a school safety program in the schools called ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). She believes a safe environment for students and staff is a top priority [3].Baker wants to provide the means for academic success [3].
Curriculum
Baker wants to provide the means for academic success [3].
Communication
Baker supports a positive relationship between the city and school system [3].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 VPAP
2 Virginia Department of Elections
3 Rockbridge Report