Patricia Lewis-West

Patricia Lewis-West is an Associate Professor in the Master of Education program at the School of Adult & Continuing Education, Lincoln University, Philadelphia, PA. She teaches in the Early Childhood Program and Educational Leadership Program, advising members of Kappa Delta Pi, the National Education Honor Society (Chapter Tau Zeta). Her career spans roles in the Chester Upland School District and public service as a Chester City Council member.

• B.S. in Human Services, Springfield College (Summa Cum Laude)
• M.S. in Human Services, Springfield College
• Ed.D. in Education Administration, Widener University

Her research focuses on education equity for African American youth, lifelong learning, and community-driven educational reform. She integrates administrative leadership with grassroots advocacy, emphasizing civic responsibility through her mantra: “Help Somebody.”