Andrew Baker

Andrew has taught English for more than 20 years in the United States, as well as in China, Spain, and Mexico. After completing his degree in journalism, he went to cooking school and worked for many years as a food writer. He also holds degrees in teaching English, and theology, imagination, and the arts, and diplomas in fine arts and socially engaged practice in museum studies. Andrew enjoys being a docent at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, making artist’s books, and traveling with his two Scottish terriers.

What do students have to say?

• "Mr. Baker is a truly outstanding instructor. He explains things very clearly, and his class has advanced my writing skills. He is very approachable, and he is very happy to answer and address our questions and concerns. The novel he assigns us to read is very interesting and is very helpful to us as international students. He also extremely cares about our suggestions regarding this course! "
• "Very kind and patient. Clear instructions and also a lot of fun. Thank you Andrew! "
• "Andrew Baker’s Ling 12 class is useful and engaging."