Seattle Public Schools

I am the School Counselor for all Middle College HS students grades 9-12. I support our 9th and 10th graders in person at both our Seattle University and North Seattle College sites. I also support 11th and 12th grade full-time running start students.

I am ecstatic to be a part of the counseling team! I received a B.A. in Psychology and a M.Ed in School Counseling from the University of Mississippi. I was a middle school counselor in Mississippi for two years before moving to Seattle in June 2020. My husband and I fell in love with Seattle four years ago when we visited and got engaged at Keary Park. We are newlyweds with no kids and one cat who we adore!

I am a relentlessly positive presence and I value relationship building, authenticity, and openness. I am a helper by nature, and I believe a successful day is one in which I make a meaningful connection.

I follow the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model which emphasizes social/emotional, academic, and career development. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors.

I am so excited for a great year! I will be here to support our students and staff through whatever challenges come our way!

My name is Carly Baker, and I am the Head Counselor of Cascade Parent Partnership, in the virtual program. I obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.  I was an elementary and middle school counselor in Virginia, before moving to Seattle in 2011.  I was the Dean of Students for several years in the Bellevue School District before joining Seattle Public Schools in 2016 at Lowell Elementary.  I helped to re-open Meany Middle School the next school year, and eventually made my was to Cascade Parent Partnership in January of 2022.  As a School Counselor, I follow the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, which focuses on the academic, personal/social and career development of all students.

I am also a Seattle Public School parent and volunteer.  My spare time is happily spent with my two children, Owen and Scout, and our dog, Taco.  I enjoy playing and watching soccer, building Lego, riding bikes, and spending time with friends.

I am so excited work at both McGilvra Elementary School and John Rogers Elementary School. My job is to provide social/emotional supports to our wonderful students along with offering support to your family around community resources, mental health referrals and/or questions regarding a student 504 plan. I feel so lucky to be at two great elementary schools!

• My schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and alternating Wednesdays at John Rogers.
• My schedule is alternating Wednesdays, Thursday, and Friday at McGilvra.

Thank you for all you do for our children! Strong, supportive families make strong students! I so appreciate you all!

As a graduate from Seattle Pacific University with a Masters in Education for School Counseling, I had the pleasure of doing my internship at McClure Middle School! This community means a great deal to me, and I am honored to be able to work with such supportive, knowledgeable, and dedicated group of educators. As a school counselor, I am passionate about connecting with students and families through building relationships and community. In my free time, I love to find ways to cultivate my creativity through crafts, art, and getting out into nature (I have the goal of visiting every state park in Washington!).