Hello!  My name is Steven Baker and I am thrilled to serve as the building principal of Russell Elementary School.  This upcoming school year, I will be embarking on my 21st year in education, all with the Hazelwood School District.  I hold a bachelor's degree in music education (K-12) from Olivet Nazarene University and began my career by teaching elementary vocal music at Keeven Elementary from 2004-2008.  I then taught middle school choir at both Hazelwood Central and Hazelwood West Middle schools for 12 years until I assumed the role of assistant principal at Russell in 2020.  Please contact me at any time if I can be of any assistance and I look forward to continuing my partnership with the students, staff, and families of Russell Elementary to ensure that we are doing "Great Things...Together!"   

Steven Baker                                                                                                                                       

Russell Elementary School Building Principal