Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson, Ed.D., serves as Professor and Division Head at Southwest Baptist University, based in the Gott Education Center. His contact details include email kpatterson@sbuniv.edu and phone (417) 328-1517.

His academic credentials feature:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University (Dissertation: Missouri Superintendent's Perceptions of the Six Quality Standards of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan)
• Ed.S. in Educational Administration from Missouri State University (Thesis: A Descriptive Study of How Educators use Technology in the Central Ozark Conference)
• M.S. in Instructional Media Technology from Missouri State University (Thesis: A Descriptive Study of Educators Utilization of Internet in the Classroom)
• B.S. in Mathematics from Southwest Baptist University

Dr. Patterson's research centers on educational leadership and administration, with demonstrated expertise in school finance mechanisms like tax incentives for cities/school districts and cross-district collaboration models. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical K-12 administrative challenges, particularly in Missouri's educational landscape.

Professional recognition includes:

• Southwest District Pearce Nominee by the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA)
• Springfield Business Journal Men of the Year (2014)

He actively contributes to professional discourse through presentations at MSBA events on fiscal policy and inter-district cooperation. As Division Head, he provides academic leadership within SBU's educational structure while maintaining active involvement in state-level administrator associations.