Claire Anne Baker

Background

Baker, Claire Anne was born on March 29, 1943 in Atlanta. Daughter of John Phillip and Claire Elizabeth Diercks.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1970; Master of Science, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1987.

Career

Teacher science and mathematics, Pike Township, Indianapolis, 1970-1974; chemistry teacher, coordinator, Brebeuf Preparatory School, Indianapolis, 1974-1983; teaching assistant, course supervisor, Purdue University, 1983-1988; assistant professor of chemistry, Butler U., Indianapolis, 1985-1991; instructor chemistry, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, since 1992; private practice, Zionsville, Indiana, since 1991. Site coordinator Woodrow Wilson Foundation, 1986-1991, general chair chemistry education, 1993.

Achievements

• Claire Anne Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Eagle Union Community School Corporation, Zionsville, Indiana, 1980-1984, 88-92. Presenter at numerous state, regional and national professional meetings Member NSTA, American Chemical Society (local section officer 1978-1983, 91-93), Iota Sigma Pi (life, chapter officer since 1990), Kappa Delta Pi (chapter counselor1988-1991), Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Charles Robert Baker, August 19, 1967.

Father:

John Phillip Diercks

Mother:

Claire Elizabeth Diercks

Spouse:

Charles Robert Baker