Ms. Patricia Whitfield

“With only 180 days to make a lifelong difference, it is imperative
that I foster active learning situations, alive with personal connections and hands-on activities that ensure academic success for all of the students in my class.”

What others are saying . . .

“Thank you for being such an awesome teacher. You showed an interest in Braden and it really paid off. He is in accelerated Language Arts and Math…..Again THANK YOU!” Michelle Terrell, Former Parent

“I am writing this letter to say thank you so much...your concern, encouragement, and extra push for children to succeed not only with their grades but also in live touches me..."Rebecca Templeton, Parent

“Thank you for being the person that you are. You really enjoy your career and I believe you touch all of your students' lives, especially my son. He looks up to you...” L. Anete Jones, Parent

"Ms. Whitfield you are the greatest teacher in my life...You have taught me a lot about making friends...I thank God that you were my 4th and 5th grade teacher..."Jonathan Willis, Student

"You have taught me lot's of things like how to get along with others and to turn in all of my work. Thanks!" Dahyvaire Scott, Student

"Her professionalism and enthusiasm towards students is exhibited in and out of the classroom.  She embraces every opportunity to guide a student in making better academic and life choices.  There is no child or challenge to great or small." Rhonda Tunnell, Teacher

"She is a wonderful partner and I feel the student’s academic scores reflect the effort the she puts into our co-teaching projects." Christie Surber, Teacher

“She is a team leader that allows the other members to show their talents and/or skills when we are planning and organizing...I couldn't ask for a better professional, organized, enthusiastic and fun-loving team leader" Kim Smith, Teacher

"Ms. Whitfield is committed to excellence in education. Her students believe that she cares about them. One student stated, "Ms. Whitfield is a great teacher and a good friend She takes her students concerns to heart." Her students and colleagues think very highly of her." Lynnette Dixon, Principal, Hawthorne Elementary

What Patricia is saying . . .

"Teaching is more than a job or a career for me it is one of the things that I am passionate about. It is inspiring to have such validation from my peers and colleagues and it gives me an affirmation to know that I am making a difference in the lives of the students that I see everyday."

"I am committed to excellence in education and I truly believe that every child can learn if the expectation for greatness and achievement is there for them. It is a matter of finding the motivator for each child and then tapping into it with essential skills and concepts."