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William I. Baer
Math Faculty
William Baer moved from his native Denver to Boston in 1983 to attend the Berklee College of Music where he studied alto and soprano saxophone performance. Mr. Baer financed his studies at Berklee by working in the hotel industry. After completing one year at Berklee, he decided to pursue a Bachelors of Science degree in Hotel and Food Administration from Boston University and received his degree in 1989. After working for several years in the hospitality industry, Mr. Baer wanted to focus on his lifelong interest in education and mathematics. He was awarded a Masters degree in Secondary Education and Curriculum Development with a special focus on Mathematics in 1994. Inspired by a combination of his prior coursework, teaching experience, and by what he perceived as a real need in public education, he went on to receive a second Masters
degree at Boston College in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation and was granted his degree in 2001. Mr. Baer taught high school mathematics at the Greater Egleston Community High School (GECHS) for four years before arriving at Boston Arts Academy when it opened in 1998. BAA provides Mr. Baer with the opportunity to combine his strong interests in progressive educational practices utilizing collaborative learning and assessment through portfolio and exhibition. As a musician and supporter of the arts, Mr. Baer is thrilled to work in an arts and academic institution.
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