Debra Leigh Baker

Background

Baker, Debra Leigh was born on July 6, 1959 in Wellington, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Melvin Youle and Marilyn Joan Barner.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1981. Master of Music, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1983.

Career

Band director Manhattan High School, Kansas, 1981—1983. Music teacher Rocky Mtn. Yamaha Music School, Denver, 1983—1988, Temple Baptist Academy, Denver, 1985—1987, Baptist Bible College W., Denver, 1987—1989.

Band director Colorado Springs Christian School, since 1989, lead teacher, fine arts, since 1998. Conductor Fountain Creek Brass Band, Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1999, president, Colorado, 2002—2005.

Achievements

• Debra Leigh Baker has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Musician Community Baptist Church, Franktown, Colorado, since 1994. Member of American School Band Directors Association, Colorado Music Educators Association, Phi Beta Mu.

Interests

• Reading, golf.

Connections

Married Mark Edward Baker, April 7, 1984.

Father:

Melvin Youle

Mother:

Marilyn Joan Barner

Spouse:

Mark Edward Baker