Mr. Christiaan Baker

Hello, My Name is Chris Baker and I am the Athletic Director for The O'Farrell Charter School and High School Conditioning Teacher.

SCHOOL: Graduated from San Marcos High School in 1998. Received my AA Degree from Palomar College in 2001. In 2004 I received my Bachelors Degree from Cal State University, Long Beach with a BA in Kinesiology and Physical Education. I then received my Teaching Credential in 2006 from National University. I recently received my Masters Degree in Education in 2025. I have been teaching Physical Education for 16 years all over San Diego County. This 2024-2025 school year at O'Farrell Charter School will be my 13th year teaching at O'Farrell as well as being the Athletic Director.

FAMILY: I have an amazing family. My wife works in the Veterinary field as an RVT and we have 2 amazing children Fox and Hazel. Fox is 13 years old and is a 2nd degree black belt in taekwondo. Hazel is 10 years old and enjoys gymnastics and soccer. We love outdoor activities including camping, hiking, going to the beach, and going to Lake Tahoe. We also have a Dog (Ivy), Cat (Babushka), Chickens, and a Bearded Dragon (Zara).

(Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancos in San Simeon, CA.)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
COMMUNITY:

• Eagle Scout

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS:

• 4 Year Varsity Letter in Swimming,
• 2 Year Varsity Letter in Wrestling
• 4 Year Marching Band 

• 2 years Swimming for Palomar College.
• 3 Time State Champion in Swimming for the 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, and 200 Medley Relay

• JV Assistant Swim Coach 2 years
• Head JV Swim Coach 2 years
• Head Varsity Swim Coach 14 years
• Head Varsity Water Polo Coach Boys 8 years
• Head Varsity Water Polo Coach Girls 2 years

• Taken 24 Swimmers to CIF Championships from 2012 to 2014 with Girls finishing 3rd overall and Boys finishing 3rd overall at CIF for Division II.
• Coached San Marcos High School to a D3 CIF Championship for boys water polo in 2014 beating Mission Hills High School 9-8.
  
  MISSION STATEMENT:

Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. However, the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough.  The mission of Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.

Physical Education is a sequential educational program.  It is based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful.