Richard Patterson
Culture Builder at Currently Seeking new opportunities and looking for the next adventure
Seattle, WA
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For quite some time now, I have believed that life is change and we choose whether or not to grow from its moments. There is a fair amount of courage, self-awareness, and humility required to recognize the opportunities life presents where we take that leap of faith to change, grow, and transform to become a better version of ourselves. Presently, this is exactly where I find myself – transitioning from years of leadership experiences in public education toward a new career that matches my values, affords me the opportunity to apply my experiences and skills within an entirely new environment, and provides me with greater personal meaning.
For decades, I have been committed to teaching, learning, and educational leadership, serving in the roles of science and math teacher, technology manager, assistant principal, middle school principal, director of student achievement, and director of P-20 campus development.
I am eager to apply my experiences in:
• educational leadership,
• driving change,
• leading learning,
• developing people in order to develop the organization,
• engaging in the cyclical, strategic, evidence-based process of Cycles of Continuous Improvement, and,
• establishing positive, supportive, inclusive cultures and high-performing teams.
I find there are common skills and needs across different workforce sectors such as developing people and teams, operationalizing systems, enhancing communication, planning and organizing the work – all toward cultural transformation of organizations. Organizational, group, and individual learning are at the heart of this. As I transition from years of leadership experiences in public education toward a new career that matches my values, affords me the opportunity to apply my experiences and skills in these areas within an entirely new environment, I believe I will bring fresh perspectives and value to any organization.
For decades, I have been committed to teaching, learning, and educational leadership, serving in the roles of science and math teacher, technology manager, assistant principal, middle school principal, director of student achievement, and director of P-20 campus development.
I am eager to apply my experiences in:
• educational leadership,
• driving change,
• leading learning,
• developing people in order to develop the organization,
• engaging in the cyclical, strategic, evidence-based process of Cycles of Continuous Improvement, and,
• establishing positive, supportive, inclusive cultures and high-performing teams.
I find there are common skills and needs across different workforce sectors such as developing people and teams, operationalizing systems, enhancing communication, planning and organizing the work – all toward cultural transformation of organizations. Organizational, group, and individual learning are at the heart of this. As I transition from years of leadership experiences in public education toward a new career that matches my values, affords me the opportunity to apply my experiences and skills in these areas within an entirely new environment, I believe I will bring fresh perspectives and value to any organization.
Experience
2019
Jun
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2019
Dec
Adjunct Faculty-Cohort Instructor-Educational Leadership for Successful Schools
University of Denver / Denver
• Served as a coach and mentor for students in the Executive Leadership for Successful Schools (ELSS) principal licensure program at DU’s Morgridge College of Education, as well as, organized and facilitated coursework, activities, discussions of Leadership Rounds, and other field experiences.
2019
Jun
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2019
Dec
Adjunct Faculty - Administrative Internship Supervisor
University of Denver / Denver, CO
• Served as a university supervisor in the doctoral administrative internship field-based experiences.
2015
May
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2019
Dec
Affiliate Faculty, CCLS, Educational Leadership
Regis University / Denver
• Conducted learning experiences and promoted coursework within Regis University’s M.Ed. Educational Leadership program in a blended, cohort-based, case study driven format. Courses taught include Instructional Leadership, Data Literacy, Policy and Organizational Leadership, Equity Leadership, School Strategy and Sustainability, and Personnel Selection and Supervision.
- Results: Maintained a consistent 3.75 / 4.00 or above student satisfaction rating.
2017
Jul
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2019
Oct
Director, Student Achievement
27J Schools / Brighton
• Created the foundations for 27J Schools District Equity Leadership Team.
• Supervised and evaluated P-12 principals through high expectations, levels of mutual accountability, and processes focused on achievement goals within schools’ Unified Improvement Plans and Instructional Leadership Teams.
• Developed school leaders in accomplishing clarity and action in their Unified Improvement Plans, professional learning focuses on the support of the UIP, and systems and structures that promote action and accountability are in place.
• Designed the rebranding of 27J Schools Division of Student Achievement through the design and implementation of multiple websites, communications, and supportive information.
• Established a shared knowledge and use of a Cycle of Continuous Improvement within various levels of the organization.
• Developed school leaders to engage in intentional and specific strategies that effectively actualize their Unified Improvement Plans (UIP).
• Monitored progress of school development through site visits, analysis of assessment data to identify needs, and recommend and plan for differentiated job-embedded professional development.
• Created and implemented a systemic, differentiated leadership professional learning model.
- Results: Based on an overall combined score of each evidence indicator from Aug 2018 – May 2019, school leaders, on average, had a 91.2% satisfaction rating.
• Developed, facilitated, and organized programs and practices in professional learning
• Continued to actualize university partnerships to expand our purposes and our audience.
2014
Jul
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2017
Jun
Principal
27J Schools
• Restructured the overall design and processes of the school to focus on student learning through job-embedded adult learning where teachers engaged in professional learning communities, data-driven decision-making, and scaffolding toward differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Results: Based on an overall combined score of each evidence indicator from the 2016 School Culture Survey data within Strongly Agree/Agree represented 74%. 2017 Strongly Agree/Agree representation was 98%. This designates an overall increase of 24% during my tenure.
• Moved CDE School Performance Framework rating from Priority Improvement to Performance in three years.
- Results:
From 2014 – 2017, under my leadership, our School Performance Report (SPF) rating increased by 17.8% designating the school as Performance status.
From 2016 – 2017, during my tenure, 8th Grade Math scores increased by 15%.
2005
Jul
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2014
Jun
Director, Student Achievement
Aurora Public Schools / Aurora
• Designed and implemented systemic, integrated, collaborative high school professional learning structures and processes to establish a community of practice through differentiated models of support consisting of the creation of the High School Instructional Support Team, district and school-based Late-Start High School Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Rounds, Practice Shifts, and Design Thinking Prototyping.
• Supervised and evaluated P-12 principals through high expectations, levels of accountability, and processes focused on achievement goals within schools’ Unified Improvement Plans and Instructional Leadership Teams.
• Develop, facilitate, and organize programs and practices in professional learning toward increasing student achievement and adult learning for P-12 principals.
• Monitored progress of school development through site visits, analysis of assessment data to identify needs, and recommend and plan for differentiated job-embedded professional development.
• Supported principals with the new administrator and teacher evaluations systems, interviewing, staffing and legal concerns, budgetary, TE and resources alignment, problem solving with parents and staff, and facility needs.
2011
Jun
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2014
May
Adjunct Faculty-Cohort Instructor-Educational Leadership for Successful Schools
University of Denver / Denver
• Served as a coach and mentor for students in the Executive Leadership for Successful Schools (ELSS) principal licensure program at DU’s Morgridge College of Education, as well as, organized and facilitated coursework, activities, discussions of Leadership Rounds, and other field experiences.
2009
Jul
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2012
Jun
Director, P-20 Campus Development
Aurora Public Schools
• Served as the instructional leader to actualize Aurora’s multi-million-dollar Vista PEAK P-20 Campus providing direction, inspiration, oversight and evaluation of all campus programs, personnel and instructional elements.
- Results:
Vista PEAK Exploratory: From 2011 – 2016, the School Performance Report (SPF) increased 25.3% designating the schools as Performance status. Performance status has been maintained to date.
Vista PEAK Preparatory: From 2012 through 2018, the SPF ratings remain in Performance status.
• Supervised all aspects of district Career and Technical Education integration within high schools and academic and career pathways.
• Led the development of P-20 multiple academic and career pathways through collaboration within APS and partnerships with higher education, businesses, and the community.
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• Coordinated all efforts for the APS School Board of Education approval of granting the P-20 campus with innovation status under the guidelines of SB-130 - The Colorado Innovation Schools Act.
Growth
• Developed and led campus programs that supported the district’s VISTA 2015 strategic plan, the Colorado Department of Education’s “Forward Thinking” plan, Senate Bill 08-212 “Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K)”, and the Colorado Governor’s P-20 Council recommendations.
2001
Jul
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2005
Jun
Principal
Aurora Public Schools
• Restructured the overall design and processes of the school to focus on student learning through job-embedded adult learning where teachers planned around the content to better meet students’ needs.
• Initiated and facilitated student achievement meetings where analysis of student achievement data occurred in order to make necessary instructional adjustments to accelerate the learning of all students as well as discern professional learning needs.
• Developed an Instructional Leadership Team that focused on ongoing instructional improvement and academic growth of students.
• Promoted community and family involvement through dramatically increasing parent participation in school events, accountability meetings, and attendance at parent-teacher conferences.
• Coordinated and implemented projects and programs such as the University of Colorado Teacher Preparation Partnership, Positive Behavior Support, and a 2 million dollar building HVAC renovation.
• Monitored instruction, learning, and the quality of student work through daily classroom visits.
Education
2007
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2011
Unioversity of Denver
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) / Educational Administration and Policy Studies , Educational Leadership
Dissertation: The Development of a P-20 Educational Campus: A Case Study on Innovation
Dr. Richard Patterson taught in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. He is a DU alumnus and recipient of a Graduate Studies Dissertation Fellowship and currently serves as the Director of Student Achievement in Aurora Public Schools.
His dissertation detailed the conception and significance of specific innovations within the creation of the P-20 Educational Campus.
1997
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1998
Lesley University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) / Educational/Instructional Technology
1989
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1994
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / Earth Sciences/Emphasis in Teaching, Minor: German Teaching
Licenses: Colorado Middle School / Middle School; and Secondary Science Education;
Honors Thesis: The Greening of German Environmental Awareness, 1994
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