Resume

• 2012

  Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

• 2011

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Curriculum and Instruction

  Texas A&M University

  Ph.D.

• 2010

  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

  Texas Speech Communication Association

• 2008

  Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

  Master’s Degree

  Urban Education

  Texas A&M University

• 1999

  Education Service Center Region 11

  Middle School National Tournament

  Speech Tabulation Co-Coordinator

  National Speech & Debate Association

  Urban Education

  Classroom Instruction

  Scholarly Research

  Gender Studies

  Teaching

  Curriculum Design

  Multicultural Education

  Debate

  Public Speaking

  Higher Education Research

  LGBT Rights

  Qualitative Research

  Social Change

  Teacher Training

  Coaching

  Teacher Mentoring

  Event Management

  Teaching soft skills: Helping youth transition with strength

  Baker

  J. S. (2017). Teaching soft skills: Helping youth transition with strength. Rostrum

  91(4)

  46-51.

  Teaching soft skills: Helping youth transition with strength

  Baker

  J. S. (2016). Confidently speaking about experiences (survey details how speech and debate bolsters students’ confidence). UIL Leaguer. September 2016. http://www.uiltexas.org/leaguer/article/suvey-details-how-speech-and-debate-bolsters-students-confidence.

  Confidently speaking about experiences (survey details how speech and debate bolsters students’ confidence)

  An unforgettable journey

  Baker

  J. S. (2018). Dear fairy gayfather… You saved my life: Becoming an authentically out-educator. In Valerie Hill-Jackson (Ed.)

  Teacher confidential: Personal stories of stress

  self-care

  and resilience. (pp. 96-110)

  Bloomington

  IN: iUniverse.\n

  Dear fairy gayfather… You saved my life: Becoming an authentically out-educator

  Matelyn Farber

  Grace Korthals

  Deamonte Ragsdale

  Colleen Dalton

  Megan Vinson

  Baker

  J. S.

  Vinson

  M.

  Krings

  J.

  Dalton

  C.

  Ragsdale

  D.

  Korthals

  G.

  Farber

  M.

  & Bucolt

  V. (2018). Poetic inquiries of the 2016 election: Teacher candidates in multicultural education. Cultural Studies <=> Critical Methodologies

  18(4)

  263-271. DOI:10.1177/1532708617727758

  Poetic inquiries of the 2016 election: Teacher candidates in multicultural education

  Baker

  J. S. (2017). There

  I said it: An out educator hopes to spark a conversation. Rostrum

  92(1)

  36-38.

  There

  I said it: An out educator hopes to spark a conversation

  Baker

  J. S. (2016). Why are our best advocates not fully advocating for us? Rostrum

  91(2)

  48-51.

  Why are our best advocates not fully advocating for us?

  Teaching to the trophy

  Baker

  J. S. (2017). Alphabet soup: Regardless of event preference

  alumni make connection. Rostrum

  91(3)

  75-79.

  Alphabet soup: Regardless of event preference

  alumni make connection

  Elizabeth Hubing

  Max Holden

  Baker

  J. S.

  Holden

  M.

  Hubing

  E.

  & Kolar

  K. (2018). Because student voice promotes equity in the classroom. Wisconsin English Journal

  60(2)

  13-24.\n

  Because student voice promotes equity in the classroom

  Baker

  J. S. (2017). Speech & debate coaches: Let’s talk. Principal Leadership

  18(4)

  46-49.

  Speech & debate coaches: Let’s talk

  Baker

  J. S. (2017). Interpreting poetic inquiry: Authenticity realized from alumni performers' narratives. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy

  14(3)

  196-204. DOI: 10.1080/15505170.2017.1348311

  Interpreting poetic inquiry: Authenticity realized from alumni performers' narratives

  Alaina Goodreau

  Mirm Hurula

  Baker

  J. S.

  Hurula

  M.

  Goodreau

  A.

  & Johnson

  B. (2018). Poetic explorations of cisgender privilege: How teacher candidates learn to advocate for gender non-conforming youth. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy

  15(3)

  312-317. DOI:10.1080/15505170.2018.1525452\n\n

  Poetic explorations of cisgender privilege: How teacher candidates learn to advocate for gender non-conforming youth

  POI: The stock issues of interpretation

  Expectations in a round

  A panel discussion presented at the Texas Council of Superintendents of Special Education Annual Conference.

  Winning Strategies for Duo through wickedly effective work sessions

  A panel discussion presented at the Texas Speech Communication Association Annual Convention. San Antonio

  TX.

  Raise your hand if you are Gay: Why teachers need to stand out in the classroom.

  A paper presented at the Scholar-Practitioner Annual Conference. Philadelphia

  PA.

  How to run a Tournament and Survive

  A panel discussion presented at the Texas Speech Communication Association Annual Convention.

  Blocking Techniques for various IE Events

  A panel discussion presented at the Texas Speech Communication Association Annual Convention. Dallas

  TX

  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Haltom High School

  Cypress Creek High School (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District)

  Jersey Village High School (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District)

  Harvard Debate Council

  Cypress Ridge High School (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District)

  - Developed original group and interpersonal curriculum and activities for Communication Applications course\n- Coached numerous students to qualification and placing at TFA State

  UIL State

  and NSDA

  Teacher of Communication Applications; Debate Coach

  Houston

  Texas Area

  Jersey Village High School (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District)

  La Crosse

  Wisconsin Area

  •\t\tTeach EDS 311

  Introduction to Curriculum & Pedagogy; EFN 705

  Human Relations in School & Society; EDS 206

  Multicultural Education; EDS 203

  School

  Society

  & Teachers; EDS 492

  \nStudent Teacher Seminar\n•\tRedesigned Introduction to Curriculum & Pedagogy course

  EDS 311 (2018-2019)\n•\tCoordinated Logan Middle School-UWL Tutoring program (2016-2018)\n•\tCoordinated DES Foundations PLC (2016-2018)\n•\tCoordinated EFN 205

  Understanding Human Differences (2016-2017)\n•\tCo-Chaired Curriculum & Pedagogy Search & Screen Committee (2018-2019)\n•\tServe on UWL Community Engagement Council (2016-present)\n•\tServe on UWL United with Leadership Committee (2016-present)\n•\tServed on DES Search & Screen Committees (2016-2018)\n•\tCo-Chaired and served on DES Equity Committee (2016-2018)

  Assistant Professor

  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  - Created Speech & Debate program\n- Developed original business-based activities and projects for Communication Applications course\n- Coordinated UIL Speech & Debate competition; coached multiple UIL honors

  including state qualification

  Teacher of Communication Applications; Speech & Debate Coach

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  Haltom High School

  Cambridge

  Massachusetts

  •\tCoordinate lessons for diverse student populations

  including ELL/international students\n•\tTeach interview and presentation skills to Public Speaking & Argumentation (PSA) students\n•\tPresent lectures and workshops on literacy skills utilized in public speaking

  Senior Faculty

  Harvard Debate Council

  Houston

  Texas Area

  - Originated Speech & Debate program; English II and III TAKS activities with opening of new school\n- Created framework for test-taking strategies in English Language Arts

  focusing on ELL and retake students\n- Served as the school’s UIL Academic Coordinator\n- Coached numerous students to qualification and placing at TFA State

  UIL State

  NSDA

  and NIETOC tournaments

  Teacher of English; Debate

  Cypress Ridge High School (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District)

  •\tDeveloped and taught new course

  EDS 206

  Multicultural Education

  and EDS 203

  School &\n Society\n•\tCoordinated EFN 205

  Understanding Human Differences\n•\tCo-chaired DES Foundations Committee\n•\tServed on Standing DES Assessment Committee\n•\tServed on Ugetconnected Community Service Committee

  Lecturer

  La Crosse

  Wisconsin Area

  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  - Revived dormant interscholastic Speech & Debate program\n- Developed Debate I-IV curriculum

  with cross discipline focus on core curriculum\n- Mentored first year and student teachers\n- Implemented diversity initiatives with focus on student-driven social change\n- Hosted the 2014 Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Tournament\n- Coached numerous students to qualification and placing at TFA State

  University Interscholastic League (UIL) State

  National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)

  and National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) tournaments

  Teacher of Debate; Professional Communication

  Houston

  Texas Area

  Cypress Creek High School (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District)

• 1993

  Bachelor’s Degree

  Speech Communication

  English; Secondary Education

  Texas State University

  Texas Secondary Lifetime Educator: English & Speech Communications (6-12)

  Texas Education Agency

  Wisconsin Professional Educator: English & Speech Communications (6-12)

  Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction