Principal, Dr. Angela m. Killens
Happy New (School) Year! I am so excited to serve as the principal of Baldwin Hills Pilot and High Ability Gifted Magnet! I was born and raised in Los Angeles and am a product of LAUSD. I attended Howard University for undergrad, which was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. My Masters in Leadership and Education Doctorate in Organizational Leadership are from Pepperdine University. I love children and believe that all children can learn. We, as educators, just have to figure out the best way to meet their needs. Children come with a wealth of knowledge, regardless of their race, ethnicity or zip code. That being said, we are meant to take their social capital and triangulate it with academics and social emotional support to create scholars who can do anything they set their minds to, including attending college.
I am looking forward to leading the collaborative work with the teachers and staff down our chosen paths to improve student achievement at Baldwin. We will not rest on our laurels, but constantly work to ensure that each child shows improvement and mastery. This is not possible without the support of our parents and families. The parents’ relationship with their children is a key component to us moving the academic needle. Parents, you have the “inside track” on your children and your knowledge of your children, paired with our educational background, is the best way to ensure that our students have a premiere public school education.
Baldwin is an icon in the district and Los Angeles. It is my intent that we maintain its persona of excellence and are innovative in other ways so that we set ourselves apart from other academic experiences. I do not have lofty goals and make no promises, except to be fully dedicated to the Baldwin Hills community by being trustworthy, resourceful, collaborative and accessible. I am confident that you will afford me the same. I am excited to meet all of the beautiful and handsome faces of our scholars. I am eager to meet the teachers and staff who are dedicated to our scholars. I look forward to connecting with the parents whose children afford us the opportunity to work in this critical field.
Just a little about me: I am happily married, have a grown bonus son, and a naughty dog named Mamba. I love to sing, entertain family and friends, travel and shop, and when I bake for you, that means you’re pretty special to me. I’m a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. One of my professional mantras is, “Work hard and play hard.” I’m not a coffee drinker, but I love lattes from Starbucks, especially during the holiday season. Until we meet in person, know that my sleeves are rolled up and ready to lead Baldwin Hills Pilot and High Ability Gifted Magnet to its next phase of excellence.
In service,
Dr. Angela M. Killens
I am looking forward to leading the collaborative work with the teachers and staff down our chosen paths to improve student achievement at Baldwin. We will not rest on our laurels, but constantly work to ensure that each child shows improvement and mastery. This is not possible without the support of our parents and families. The parents’ relationship with their children is a key component to us moving the academic needle. Parents, you have the “inside track” on your children and your knowledge of your children, paired with our educational background, is the best way to ensure that our students have a premiere public school education.
Baldwin is an icon in the district and Los Angeles. It is my intent that we maintain its persona of excellence and are innovative in other ways so that we set ourselves apart from other academic experiences. I do not have lofty goals and make no promises, except to be fully dedicated to the Baldwin Hills community by being trustworthy, resourceful, collaborative and accessible. I am confident that you will afford me the same. I am excited to meet all of the beautiful and handsome faces of our scholars. I am eager to meet the teachers and staff who are dedicated to our scholars. I look forward to connecting with the parents whose children afford us the opportunity to work in this critical field.
Just a little about me: I am happily married, have a grown bonus son, and a naughty dog named Mamba. I love to sing, entertain family and friends, travel and shop, and when I bake for you, that means you’re pretty special to me. I’m a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. One of my professional mantras is, “Work hard and play hard.” I’m not a coffee drinker, but I love lattes from Starbucks, especially during the holiday season. Until we meet in person, know that my sleeves are rolled up and ready to lead Baldwin Hills Pilot and High Ability Gifted Magnet to its next phase of excellence.
In service,
Dr. Angela M. Killens
Vice principal, Ms. Faneeza Mohamed
I'm excited to join the community of Baldwin Hills Elementary School as your Assistant Principal. I was born and raised in Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America. My family and I moved to Los Angeles when I was 15 years old, and while I am not officially a California native, I feel I am in many ways.
I attended Westchester High School and earned my BA in Psychology at UCLA. I started my career as a second-grade teacher at Watts Learning Center, a charter school in South Los Angeles. I taught second grade for six years and third grade for three years. My experiences at Watts allowed me to grow as an educator and instilled in me that all children deserve access to quality education and that our families are our partners in education. I then transitioned to Wright Middle School STEAM & Gifted Magnets, where I taught sixth grade English and History for four years. For the last five years at Wright, I served as the Title 1 Coordinator, English Learner Designee, and Testing Coordinator. While at Wright, I learned many new things, including how to create and facilitate project-based learning and STEAM integration learning experiences for our scholars. My experiences at Wright also deepened my commitment to collaborating with my colleagues and building partnerships with families and community members so our scholars can be successful in their academic and socioemotional journeys.
When I am not wearing my educator hat, you can find me listening to something on Audible, binge-watching Netflix, spending time with family and friends, or working up the nerve to travel again.
I look forward to being a part of your community, sharing my experiences with you, and, most importantly, learning from and with you.
I attended Westchester High School and earned my BA in Psychology at UCLA. I started my career as a second-grade teacher at Watts Learning Center, a charter school in South Los Angeles. I taught second grade for six years and third grade for three years. My experiences at Watts allowed me to grow as an educator and instilled in me that all children deserve access to quality education and that our families are our partners in education. I then transitioned to Wright Middle School STEAM & Gifted Magnets, where I taught sixth grade English and History for four years. For the last five years at Wright, I served as the Title 1 Coordinator, English Learner Designee, and Testing Coordinator. While at Wright, I learned many new things, including how to create and facilitate project-based learning and STEAM integration learning experiences for our scholars. My experiences at Wright also deepened my commitment to collaborating with my colleagues and building partnerships with families and community members so our scholars can be successful in their academic and socioemotional journeys.
When I am not wearing my educator hat, you can find me listening to something on Audible, binge-watching Netflix, spending time with family and friends, or working up the nerve to travel again.
I look forward to being a part of your community, sharing my experiences with you, and, most importantly, learning from and with you.
Community School Coordinator, Ms. Jacquelyn walker, m.S.ed
Akwaaba! Hello! Welcome! I am excited to be your FIRST Community Schools Coordinator at Baldwin Hills Elementary Pilot and Gifted High Ability Magnet. My responsibility includes expanding the horizons of learning, building relationships with families, working with the community to realize a shared vision and more importantly caring for the whole child.
This is a new position for our school and me! I know many of you are familiar with me being Baldwin’s 4th/5th grade teacher but now I am in a role to impact all our students, teachers, parents, and the community surrounding our school.
I am native of Los Angeles. I grew up and currently live in the neighborhood surrounding Baldwin. I'm a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I love fried chicken. I eat sushi. I listen to jazz and hip-hop. Go Bruins! Go 49er’s!
This is a new position for our school and me! I know many of you are familiar with me being Baldwin’s 4th/5th grade teacher but now I am in a role to impact all our students, teachers, parents, and the community surrounding our school.
I am native of Los Angeles. I grew up and currently live in the neighborhood surrounding Baldwin. I'm a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I love fried chicken. I eat sushi. I listen to jazz and hip-hop. Go Bruins! Go 49er’s!
Magnet/categorical program adviser/Title 1 coordinator
Hello wonderful Baldwin Community. My name is Aneesha Jones. I am the Magnet/Categorical Program Adviser / Title I Coordinator. I am a Native of Nashville, Tennessee. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics. After serving four years in the Army, I went back to school to obtain a Master’s in curriculum and Instruction with a teaching credential. After teaching for five years, I earned a second Master’s degree from UCLA with a social justice emphasis and a California Administrative credential. I’m currently completing my doctorate at LMU with a social justice emphasis in educational leadership. I’m excited to partner with amazing educators and staff to collectively work with families and community to assure Baldwin Hills continues to be a beacon in Los Angeles. As the Title l coordinator my central focus will be on instructional and budget practices that support student achievement to eliminate inequities. As the magnet coordinator I look forward to collaborating with other magnet schools and the community to increase the capacity of teaching staff, innovative programs to expand student opportunities for integration, academic enrichment, growth, and to maximize enrollment. Lastly, it is important to me to value the idea that all students arrive on campus with social and cultural capital. It is vital that we recognize, nurture, and create spaces that expand opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and excel.