Baker School District Hires Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/Sr High School Principal
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, April 25th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – The Baker School District Board voted during their regular monthly meeting to approve the hiring of Vanessa Haggett as Principal of Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/Sr High School beginning next school year.
“Ms. Haggett really impressed the interview panel,” said Superintendent Mark Witty. “We’re enthusiastic about the futureof Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/Sr High School under her leadership.”
Ms. Haggett has been a teacher since 2009. She has worked since 2019 for Paisley Public Charter School in Paisley, OR, where she is currently Head Teacher and Science Teacher. As Head Teacher, Ms. Haggett has been responsible for the duties of a Vice Principal in a larger school, helping with administrative needs, school discipline, and as a substitute for the Superintendent/Principal as needed.
“I want to make a difference,” said Ms. Haggett. “I look forward to helping students succeed in creative and practical ways and supporting teachers to do their best work. The flexibility of an Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/Sr High School education is so exciting, offering students in-person and online learning opportunities, along with career and technical education at the middle and high school levels.”
About the Baker School DistrictNationally recognized Baker School District 5J (BSD) is a major employer in Baker City, OR, serving 1,700 students locally with an additional 3,000 online students across the state of Oregon. Through enterprising, collaborative endeavors, BSD is creating an innovative educational foundation for future Oregonians. BSD believes strong school collaboration with local partners enables us to create vibrant communities that support lifelong learners.
