Katherine Baker

Katherine Baker possesses extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as Head of Schools at KIPP Nashville since July 2019, where responsibilities also include oversight as Head of Schools and Director of Elementary Literacy. Prior to this role, Katherine held the position of Principal at Elm City College Prep K-2 and was a Greenfield Design and Implementation Partner at Achievement First. Katherine's career in education began as a teacher at Achievement First East New York Elementary School and Compton Unified School District, with progressive responsibilities leading to roles such as Principal at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and Academic Dean at Elm City College Prep. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a Bachelor's degree in History from Yale University.