Pam Patterson

Pam Patterson holds dual roles as Assistant Director of Field Services for K-6 Education and Instructor in the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education at the University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies. She teaches courses such as EDU 300-495, focusing on classroom management, field experiences, and internships for K-6 education.

Education:

• B.S., Elementary Education, University of Alabama Birmingham, 1975
• M.A., Elementary Education, University of Alabama, 1980
• Early Childhood Education Certification, University of Alabama, 1993

Research Interests: Her work centers on applying music to support academic, social, and emotional development in preschool-aged children. She emphasizes fostering lifelong learning and teacher passion through innovative pedagogy.

Outreach & Community Engagement: A dedicated volunteer with Distinguished Young Women (DYW), she partners with local agencies to promote healthy lifestyles and citizenship among youth. She directs a summer music camp for preschoolers and teaches singing skills to elementary/middle school students.

Teaching Philosophy: Committed to empowering educators to 'make a difference, even one student at a time,' she prioritizes professional communication skills and classroom management strategies.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab listed; her work is classroom/community-based.