


GEAR Reading Interventionist Teacher Baker, Melissa

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Joanna became a part of our Gilbert Christian Schools staff in 2018. The whole family worships at Sun Valley Community Church where Joanna and Mark have served as mentors for engaged/pre-engaged couples. They have 3 children: Avery, Caden, and Tessa who all attend Gilbert Chrisitan Schools. They went to kindergarten together and have now been married for over 15 years. Joanna met her husband Mark in school and have been friends since 1975. Her favorite place is to be with family and friends at their cabin in the White Mountains. Joanna is a native Arizonian and has spent the last 2 and a half years homeschooling so that the family could travel. (grades K-3) in Tempe, 1-year teaching 1st grade in Mansfield, TX, and 2 and a half years homeschooling her children in Queen Creek. Ed in Tempe, AZ, 5 years teaching Elementary Ed. Her experience involves 4 years of teaching Sp. Joanna has her BAE in Elementary and in Special Education along with an ESL Endorsement. Vice Principal's Assistant Anderson, Joanna
