Mr. Baum is a proud husband and father of three. He has been part of the surrounding Jackson County community his entire life. He is a graduate of Springport High School and Spring Arbor University. He came to Western Career Prep High School from Spring Arbor University where he worked with non-traditional students in admissions and was the Associate Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team.
To begin his career, Mr. Baum worked in the special education departments at Concord High School, Springport High School, and Western Middle School. He then taught classes for the 12th District Court, working with probationers and inmates at the county jail. He has always had a passion for working with the at-risk population.
Mr. Baum is a very positive leader and creates a positive learning environment for the students and staff of Western Career Prep. Mr. Baum has a simple Vision for Career Prep. Western Career Prep High School-YOU BELONG HERE.
With the help of the staff, we create a sense of belonging, so our students gain self-confidence about who they are, so they can become productive members of our ever-changing world.