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Ellis Middle School Principal Announcement
Dear Ellis Middle School Community,
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Nicholas Baird has been selected to take on the role of principal at Ellis Middle School beginning with the 2024-25 school year. With nearly 16 years of experience in education as a special education teacher, dean, and administrator, Mr. Baird is committed to promoting academic success and providing social and emotional support for all students.
Mr. Baird has been in U-46 his entire educational career and is a U-46 graduate.
Since 2017, Mr. Baird has served as the assistant principal at Ellis Middle School. His priority has been to grow social-emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, and create a respectful educational space.
Before joining Ellis Middle School, Mr. Baird was at Streamwood High School. He was a Dean of Students from 2013 to 2017, a Special Education Teacher from 2011 to 2013, and an In-School Intervention Coordinator from 2008 to 2010. During this time, he coordinated 504 Plans, significantly reduced referrals and suspension days, and oversaw some of the school’s extracurricular activities. He also developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans that enhanced student comprehension and participation.
Mr. Baird is known as a leader who is never too busy to answer questions, visit a classroom, or lend professional support to staff.
Mr. Baird earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a second bachelor’s degree in political science, both at Northern Illinois University. He also earned a master’s degree in educational leadership at Concordia University. He holds an ELL endorsement from Northern Illinois University and an LBS 1 certification from Roosevelt University.
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Baird on his new role at Ellis Middle School.
Sincerely,
Julie Shumaker
Executive Director of Middle Schools
School District U-46
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Estimada Comunidad de la Escuela Intermedia Ellis,
Nos complace anunciar que el Sr. Nicholas Baird ha sido seleccionado para asumir el cargo de director de la Escuela Intermedia Ellis a partir del año escolar 2024-25. Con casi 16 años de experiencia en educación como maestro, decano y administrador de educación especial, el Sr. Baird está comprometido a promover el éxito académico y brindar apoyo social y emocional a todos los estudiantes.
El Sr. Baird ha estado en el Distrito U-46 durante toda su carrera educativa y se graduó del distrito.
Desde el año 2017, el Sr. Baird se ha desempeñado como subdirector de la Escuela Intermedia Ellis. Su prioridad ha sido hacer crecer el aprendizaje socioemocional, la enseñanza culturalmente receptiva y crear un espacio educativo respetuoso.
Antes de ser parte del equipo de Ellis, el Sr. Baird estuvo en la Escuela Secundaria Streamwood. Fue Decano de Estudiantes entro los años 2013 a 2017, Maestro de Educación Especial de 2011 a 2013, y Coordinador de Intervención Escolar desde el año 2008 al 2010. Durante este tiempo, coordinó los Planes 504, redujo significativamente las referencias y los días de suspensión, y supervisó algunas de las actividades extracurriculares de la escuela. También desarrolló e implementó planes de lecciones diferenciados que mejoraron la comprensión y participación de los estudiantes.
El Sr. Baird es conocido como un líder que nunca está demasiado ocupado para responder preguntas, visitar un salón de clases o brindar apoyo profesional al personal.
El Sr. Baird obtuvo un bachillerato en historia y una segundo bachillerato en ciencias políticas, ambos en la Universidad Northern Illinois. También obtuvo una maestría en liderazgo educativo en la Universidad Concordia. Tiene un respaldo ELL de la Universidad Northern Illinois y una certificación LBS 1 de la Universidad Roosevelt.
Por favor ayudenme a felicitar al Sr. Baird por su nuevo puesto en la Escuela Intermedia Ellis.
Atentamente,
Julie Schumacher
Directora Ejecutiva de Escuelas Intermedias
Distrito Escolar U-46
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