Enthusiastic and hardworking, Patricia joined NCHEP in February 2014. Prior to joining NCHEP, she completed over 10 years in a North Carolina LEA serving in a variety of different roles from school site positions to working in the central office.  Over the last 5 years she worked as the Homeless Liaison for that system, as well as serving in other capacities within the Student Services Department of that LEA.

Patricia holds a B.S.B.E.-P (Business Education – Professional) degree from East Carolina University. 

Patricia and her husband have 3 sons, all of whom have either served or are serving in the US military.  She enjoys spending time with her family and participating in church activities.