Farmers, Festivals & Friendships: A Mosaic of Gardens

Baird Middle School, Fresno, CA

Baird Middle School is a student-centered campus where friendships and festivals abound. 

What’s the first thing you notice when you walk onto the campus? A garden of beautiful mosaic murals that flank the outdoor walls, mirroring the rich heritage of countries and cultures around the world.  Baird’s many gardens reflect the camaraderie among students and faculty, and their commitment to compassion and world peace.  Each trimester, they focus on a different part of the world—Africa, Mesoamerica or Asia. Their garden activities feed into a multi-cultural festival at the beginning and end of each year. Read more about Baird's many gardens

Baird’s curricular connections

“How can the garden be linked to the curriculum? Ten million ways!” says Baird’s agriculture teacher, Joey Somawang. Teachers at Baird work diligently to find ways to integrate their content across subjects.  There is a family feeling here at Baird, and collaboration is the key.

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Award winning teacher, Joey Somawang offers Tips for Teachers

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What makes Baird’s program tick?

Because it’s a magnet school, both teachers and students really want to be there and feel a lot of school pride.   Read more about how the team at Baird has sustained this program for over 12 years!