All About Me

Education, Certification and Credentials:

-Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Minor in Social Work
-Master's Degree in Education with Single Subject Credential
-Master's Degree in Special Education and Education Specialist Credential
-Administrative Services Credential
-Autism Authorization
-CLAD
-Ed.D. in Educational Leadership expected 2026

Alma Mater:

-Illinois State University

-Aurora University

-Concordia University

-National University

-Capella University

Bio:

I am the proud mother of three amazing boys and wife to a loving husband. We are native Midwesterners who escaped the brutal winters of Illinois and Michigan and came to California in 2012. As a family we love to travel, attend our sons' sporting events and visit our eldest son in college. We make frequent trips to the beach and enjoy our pets as well. This is my 23rd year in education and I have served in various roles including Senior Program Specialist, Moderate to Severe Special Education Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Classroom aide and substitute teacher. I have worked in traditional, NPS and charter school settings. I am thankful for every opportunity that I have had.

Favorite Subject in School:

Social Studies......I love history!!!

Hobbies:

reading, traveling, animals, ancestry, nature

Posts

Parent Resources

El Dorado Charter SELPA Procedural Guide, Referral Process for Special Education, Parent Rights, Child Find, BIPS, IEE, timelines. https://charterselpa.org/program-support/procedural-guide/

California Department of Education.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/parentresources.asp

Regional Centers of California

https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/

Blogs and Good Stuff

The Autism Dad......Great info and way to connect with others.

https://www.theautismdad.com/

The Inclusive Class.....Inclusion....WE DO THAT HERE!!!!

https://www.theinclusiveclass.com/

Parenting Special Needs Magazine full of great info!

https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/

Finding family friendly areas in your community

https://thegentleparents.com/2023/08/how-to-find-special-needs-friendly-community-for-family/

Name: Kristin Patterson
Position: Director of Special Education
Email: Send email