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Ms. Rachel Baker Selected as 2020 Pacific East Teacher of the Year

DoDEA Pacific East DSO
Yokota AB, Japan | February 22, 2019

DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Steven Bloom is pleased to announce that
Ms. Rachel Baker at Ikego ES (Yokosuka, Japan), 5th Grade Teacher, has been selected as
the 2020 Teacher of the Year for the DoDEA Pacific East District.

Ms. Baker is an outstanding teacher who exemplifies the quality professionalism of our teaching work force. She is a master teacher who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence. She collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success while demonstrating leadership and innovation that embodies lifelong learning.