Joani Baker and James Gerner of San Diego, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shauni Cassandra Gerner to Alexander Austin Whyte, the son of Doug and Carey Whyte of Lakeside, Calif. Miss Gerner is also the granddaughter of the late Dr. Myron and Doris Baker.

Miss Gerner is a 2007 graduate of Steele Canyon Charter High School in Spring Valley, Calif., and a 2011 graduate of California State University Fullerton’s performing arts degree program, where she earned a bachelor’s of fine arts degree. She is employed as a substitute teacher in several San Diego high school districts. Her fiance is a 2006 graduate of El Capitan High School in Lakeside Calif., served in the military and is attending Mesa College in the veterinary technician program.

An Oct. 12, 2013, wedding is planned at Hidden Oaks Private Wedding Events in Ramona, Calif.