About John
John Baker served as a Trustee and President for the South San Francisco Unified School District from 2016-2022. He is also the parent of two, one of which a former San Mateo County Office of Education student and the other a current public school student.
John seeks to use his experience and skills to advance academic achievement and equity for SMCOE’s students in special day classes, alternative, and court schools.
John’s Experience and Education
Experience
President and Trustee, South San Francisco Unified School District, 2016-2022
Board Member and Vice President, SSF Education Foundation, 2024-present
Broadband Infrastructure Grant Administrator, State of California, 2013-present
Education
Masters of Public Administration, San Francisco State University
Bachelors in Journalism, Cal Poly Humboldt
Bachelors in History, San Francisco State University
Masters in Governance, California School Boards Association
Stories about John
Key Endorsements (more to come)
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Education:
Dr. Chialin Hsieh, SSFUSD Board of Trustees
Patricia Murray, President SSFUSD Board of Trustees
Community:
James Coleman, South San Francisco City Council
Eddie Flores, South San Francisco City Council
Mark Nagales, South San Francisco Vice Mayor