With 80 years of the family working in Texas classrooms, they have a unique perspective on what it takes to retain teachers as the state deals with a shortage unlike other times.
The principal of a Richardson ISD elementary school is a fourth-generation principal.
Ashlee Baker, principal at Canyon Creek Elementary School, has followed in her mother's footsteps and her grandfather's and her great grandfather's who began his education career after serving in the Navy in World War II. "She was always bringing in cool experiences for the kids for the teachers," she said. "She taught me how to be a servant leader, and I think granddaddy taught her that and myself."
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