The story behind the work
Chemistry teacher → campus principal → special education director → VP of Virtual Learning → framework creator. Twenty-two years of building what education needed next.
Meet Dr. Sara
Hi, I’m Dr. Sara Baker — educator, former VP of Virtual Learning, and creator of the MAP and EREE frameworks for responsible AI use in education.
In 22 years across K–12 and higher ed, I’ve taught chemistry and school law, led campuses, directed special education, run virtual programs serving 8,000+ students, testified before legislators, and built curriculum that works in real classrooms — not just in theory.
VBI Education is where that work lives. What began in 2020 as consulting is now my publishing home: the frameworks, tools, and resources I created from 2020–2025, preserved here and shared freely — alongside the custom LMS development I still do for businesses and private organizations.
VBI Education is my personal portfolio and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any employer. I am not currently accepting consulting engagements with K–12 schools or districts.
Three Bodies of Work
© 2020
Virtual, Blended & In-Person Learning
Frameworks and comprehensive guidance for flexible education created during COVID-19. Includes the complete VBI planning guide, implementation presentations, and decision-making tools for serving diverse student populations.
© 2025
Strategic AI Education
MAP & EREE frameworks plus complete K-12 AI literacy curriculum. Teaching students to think WITH AI, not just use it. Includes NotebookLM video series and comprehensive lesson plans for grades 6-12.
© 2020-2025
LMS Development
Technical systems and course development expertise. Custom WordPress/LearnDash platforms, instructional design, and scalable learning solutions for businesses and private organizations.
The EREE Framework: A Practical Model for AI Literacy
A simple, practical approach to using AI in real work:
Engage
Start the conversation.
Learn how to prompt clearly, ask better questions, and treat AI like a collaborative partner—not a black box.
Refine
Improve the response.
Shape AI outputs to match your voice, values, and needs. Build confidence by iterating intentionally.
Expand
Go deeper.
Push beyond surface-level answers. Apply your curiosity, creativity, and context to make outputs more useful and insightful.
Execute
Make it actionable.
Turn responses into real content, systems, and decisions. Use AI to accelerate your work—not overwrite it.
Built from Real Innovation in Education + AI
This framework was forged through hands-on strategy and implementation:
- Guided AI implementation for leading EdTech companies
- Designed AI-powered EdTech instructional solutions for low-connectivity areas
- Developed AI strategies for accelerated course creation
Media Highlight
When I served as VP of Virtual Learning for a Texas charter network, I led the design and execution of a statewide virtual school model that served thousands of students. Our work was featured on Good Morning Texas—where I spoke about access, innovation, and how digital learning can close real-world gaps.
Speaker. Storyteller. Strategist.
I’ve spoken nationally to educators, policymakers, and founders about how to build ethical, human-centered systems in the age of AI. I’m known for making technical topics feel accessible, empowering, and actionable.
Recent Speaking Engagements:
- Women Who AI Summit (2025) — Featured speaker on authentic AI use with MAP + EREE
- Scale with AI Summit (2022) — Talk on using Jasper to keep your voice when scaling content
- Entrepreneurs Knowledge Podcast (2025)— Guest expert on AI in course creation
Author of The Toxic Workplace Survival Guide (2022)
Follow the Work
The best of what I’ve built is free — and it’s all here.