About Ms. Baumgartner

I was born and raised in Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis City and now live in neighboring St. Louis Hills. I attended Nerinx Hall High School in Webster Groves. I received a volleyball scholarship to college and played 4 years at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. I was a Marketing & Business Administration major and began working in that field after I graduated. I received a Master's Degree in Business Education through Auburn University--WAR EAGLE! I began teaching in 2007 at the high school level, while still residing in Alabama. In summer of 2012, I moved back to St. Louis and began teaching--now at the Middle School level! 2019-20 school year will be my 5th year at Southwest Middle, 9th year overall! I recently completed my School Administrator certification and hope to utilize that in the future as an Assistant Principal.

When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with family and friends! I love to travel and see as many new and interesting places as I can! I can't forget to mention my 2 fur babies, Jangle and Winnie, who fight for my attention just as much, if not more, than my students! Just look at those faces!