Patricia Ellis Baker

Background

Baker, Patricia Ellis was born on November 7, 1938 in Gaines, New York, United States. Daughter of Charles Otis Ellis and Ruth (Winslow) Sprong.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, State University of New York, Brockport, 1961; Master of Science in Education, State University of New York, Brockport, 1966; certified in educational administration, State University of New York, Brockport, 1981; Doctor of Education in Social Studies Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1975.

Career

Teacher, Jamestown (New York) Public Schools, 1961-1962; teacher, Albion (New York) Center Schools, 1962-1969; instructor, then assistant professor, State University of New York, Brockport, since 1969; director graduate studies, State University of New York, Brockport, since 1992.

Achievements

• Patricia Ellis Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair Orleans County McGovern Committee, 1971-1972. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1972. Committeeperson Monroe County Democratic Committee, Town of Sweden Democratic Committee, since 1976.

President Oak Orchard Community Health Center, Brockport, 1979-1981. Member National Council Social Studies (vice-chairman awards committee 1991-1992, chair1992-1993, Distinguished Svc. award 1986), New York State Council Social Studies (board directors 1975-1993, president 1990-1991, Outstanding Svc. award 1986, Leadership award 1991), New York State Council Social Studies Supervisory Association, Rochester Area Council Social Studies, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, gourmet cooking, reading science fiction, history.

Connections

Married Roy J. Baker, November 12, 1960 (divorced 1979).

Father:

Charles Otis Ellis Sprong

Mother:

Ruth (Winslow) Sprong

Spouse:

Roy J. Baker