Dr. Robert Walker joins Baker College as Program Director for Elementary Education and Educational Leadership programs, bringing extensive experience as a superintendent, principal, athletic director, and teacher across Michigan's K-12 education system.

Dr. Walker emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, believing that schools must actively participate in their communities to remain relevant. At Baker College, this philosophy is integrated into the curriculum to prepare future educators for broader community impact beyond classroom teaching.

To strengthen the teacher pipeline, Baker College offers two certification pathways:

• Traditional 4-year program
• Accelerated 2-year track for community college transfers and career changers

Walker is actively engaging alumni as program ambassadors to attract future educators and support current students. His leadership focuses on developing community-focused educators prepared to address teaching needs in Michigan and beyond.

Founded in 1911, Baker College is an independent, non-profit institution offering associate through doctoral degrees across Michigan and online. The institution prioritizes inclusive, innovative, and transformative education with a student-first approach.

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