Varsity Girls Cross Country

Carina Baxley is in her seventh year of coaching at Lake Oconee Academy, where she also serves as the Middle School Instructional Coordinator. With a strong background in English Language Arts, she earned both her BSEd in English Education and BA in English from the University of Georgia in 2019, followed by her MEd in English Education in 2020. A passionate runner, Carina is dedicated to helping others reach their fitness goals. Under her leadership, the cross country program has seen remarkable growth—evolving from what was once considered a “walking club” into a competitive, state championship-caliber team.