VBI Education
Virtual • Blended • In-Person
The Story
2020: When Everything Changed
In March 2020, schools needed immediate help navigating the sudden shift to remote learning. Having led virtual programs serving over 8,000 students, I created the VBI (Virtual, Blended, In-Person) framework—a comprehensive approach to flexible education that addressed the real challenges schools were facing. The materials were shared freely with school leaders across the country.
2020-2025: Building Systems
As organizations needed robust online learning infrastructure, I expanded into technical development—building custom LMS platforms and creating scalable learning solutions for businesses and private organizations. This work deepened my expertise in WordPress, LearnDash, and instructional systems design.
2023-2025: The AI Revolution
When AI tools flooded education, I saw the gap: educators needed frameworks for strategic thinking, not just tool training. I developed the MAP™ and EREE™ frameworks and created a complete 10-lesson AI literacy curriculum—focused on teaching students to think with AI, not just use it. I also worked with EdTech companies to integrate AI strategically into their products.
Professional Portfolio
Three distinct bodies of work created from 2020-2025
© 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.
Free Resources
Educational resources shared freely with the community
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About Dr. Sara Baker
22 years in Texas education—from chemistry teacher to campus principal, special education director, and VP of Virtual Learning managing 8,000+ students. I’ve led through the biggest disruptions education has faced and helped schools navigate unprecedented change.
I founded VBI Education in 2020 to provide practical frameworks for flexible learning. My work spans innovative school models, technical systems development, and strategic AI education—always focused on real-world implementation over theoretical approaches.