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 have been teaching Physical Education for 15 years all over San Diego County. This 2023-2024 school year at O'Farrell Charter School will be my 12th year teaching at O'Farrell as well as being the Athletic Director.
COACHING: Coached high school athletics for 16 years coaching Aquatics.
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
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
COMMUNITY:
- Eagle Scout
HIGH SCHOOL:
- 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
- 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.
- Won D3 CIF Championship for boys water polo in 2014
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.
