Home / People / Dr. Denise Patterson Dr. Denise Patterson Assistant Professor and Clinical Experience Director Patterson joins GWU this fall as assistant professor and clinical experience director in the College of Education. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the UNC-Greensboro, a Master of Education in elementary education from the UNC-Charlotte, a Master of Arts in school administration from Gardner-Webb, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership from the UNC-Charlotte. She also has a certification in K-12 gifted education. With 30 years of experience, she has served as an assistant principal, founding principal of an elementary school, associate superintendent, chief academic officer, principal supervisor for early middle colleges, superintendent, and adjunct professor. She was named Lincoln County Schools Teacher of the Year, Lincoln County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year, and Lincoln County Schools Principal of the Year.
