Miss Fayetteville 2026 Haleigh Jo Baker

 

Haleigh Jo Baker is a 24-year-old professional, educator, and community advocate with a strong commitment to service and leadership. She is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education and a minor in Business Administration.

 

Following graduation, she dedicated 2.5 years to teaching with Cumberland County Schools, where she made a meaningful impact on her students and school community. In recognition of her excellence and dedication, she was named Cumberland County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year in 2025 and was also selected as a finalist for the North Carolina Burroughs Wellcome Fund Beginning Teacher of the Year.

 

She currently serves as a Business Development Specialist and Consultant for TeamHealth Behavioral Health, where she combines her background in education and business to support strategic growth and community-focused initiatives.

 

Haleigh Jo is the reigning Miss Fayetteville and will compete for the title of Miss North Carolina in June. At the heart of her service is her community service initiative, “Putting the PRO Back into Professional: Advocating for North Carolina’s Teachers.”Through this initiative, Haleigh is committed to elevating the teaching profession by promoting professionalism, supporting educator development, and advocating for the recognition, resources, and respect North Carolina’s teachers deserve.

 

Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys painting, working out, spending time at the beach, and shopping. She is also an avid collector of cards and candles and is a proud dog mom to her two adorable pups, Ellie Mae and Sadie Mae.