Candee Baker

Candee Baker is an Instructor in the Department of Elementary, Early & Special Education at Southeast Missouri State University, where she teaches foundational and advanced courses in elementary education, literacy, and special education methodologies.

Her educational background includes:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University
• M.A. in Elementary Educational Administration from Southeast Missouri State University
• B.S. in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University
• A.A. in Education from Three Rivers College

She holds professional certifications in Elementary Education (Grades 1-8), Principal (Grades K-8), and Gifted Education (Grades K-12). Dr. Baker's research and teaching expertise centers on literacy development across grade levels, with specialized focus on emergent literacy, intervention strategies for struggling readers, and culturally responsive teaching. Her work integrates classroom management techniques, differentiated instruction, and arts-based pedagogy while emphasizing family-school partnerships and diversity in educational settings. She actively contributes to teacher preparation through extensive field supervision in early childhood, elementary, and middle school placements.

Scientific Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships were mentioned in the provided materials.

Dr. Baker supervises student teachers through multiple field experience courses including Early Childhood Student Teaching, Elementary Student Teaching, and Middle School Student Teaching. While her role involves direct mentorship of pre-service educators, no specific graduate student advisees (PhD/Master's) are documented. No research grants or funded projects were referenced in the source materials.