Meet Your Admissions Counselor
Your admissions counselor will be your partner through your college search process. They are just a call, text, or email away to answer your questions. And as Baker grads, they can give you the inside scoop on Baldwin City and campus life.
Plan a VisitKorey Jones, ’24
Admissions Counselor
Cell: 913.832.7756 | Desk: 785.594.8335
korey.jones@bakerU.edu
Korey grew up in Dallas, Texas, and found his way to Baker University through his love for basketball. At Baker he majored in business administration and worked as a Baker Peer Mentor and University Admissions Ambassador. He is pursuing his Master of Business Administration. In his free time, he enjoys going for walks and spending quality time with friends and family.
Eastern Kansas, Wichita Metro, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska
Dr. Anna McCullough, ’02
Director of Student Academic Success
Desk: 785.594.8458 | Cell: +1 913.832.7756
anna.mccullough@bakerU.edu
Anna, a native of Topeka, Kansas, earned a degree in history from Baker in 2002. She also completed a master’s and Ph.D. in Latin and Roman History from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. She is a humanities proselytizer and global citizen with over 15 years of experience in higher education. Her top-five favorite world cities are Cape Town, Beirut, New Orleans, Tel Aviv, and Seoul.
International Students
Doug Tabbert, ’89
Assistant Director of Admissions: Transfer Student Engagement, Athletic Liaison
Cell: 913.439.9538 | Desk: 785.594.4554
doug.tabbert@bakerU.edu
A native of Perry, Kansas, Doug graduated from Baker with Bachelor of Science degrees in psychology and business. He also has a master’s degree in developmental kinesiology from Bowling Green State University. His professional experiences before returning to Baker include over 20 years as a collegiate women’s volleyball coach and instructor at various institutions. His favorite nonwork activities include golf, bicycling, and coaching club volleyball.
Transfer Students
Brooke Wardle
Admissions Counselor
Cell: 913.972.7008 | Desk: 785.594.8348
brooke.wardle@bakerU.edu
Brooke was born and raised in Olathe, Kansas. She studied secondary education with a concentration in Spanish at Emporia State University and taught Spanish at Gardner Edgerton High School. She loves spending time with friends and family, traveling to the lake, reading books, watching movies, listening to music in Spanish, and going on walks. Brooke plans to pursue a degree in school counseling.
Jonhson & Miami Counties in Kansas, Missouri
Darchelle Welch
Admissions Counselor
Cell: 913.378.5232 | Desk: 785.594.4592
darchelle.welch@bakerU.edu
Darchelle was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, where she participated in many varsity sports, including cross country, track, and cheerleading. She ran track at Kansas State University, where she earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology, nutrition, and exercise science, along with a minor in business. Before coming to Baker, she worked as a high school special education and biology teacher and head cross country and track coach in Texas. At Baker she also serves as an assistant cross country and distance coach. She is pursuing a master’s in sports administration. In her free time, she loves to travel, hang out with friends, go to sporting events, exercise, and play with her pup.
Western Kansas, Topeka Metro, Out of State