Faculty and Staff
John M. Patterson staff and principal core beliefs are:
- Children first
- Parents are our partners
- Victory is in the classroom and facilitated by a strong instructional leader
- Leadership and accountability are the keys to success
- It takes the engagement of the entire community to ensure the success of its public schools
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Meet Our Staff:
Office
· Mr. Jessup- Principal
· Ms. DiGironimo- Lead Teacher
· Ms. Talley- Secretary
· Ms. Drentell- Secretary
Counselor
· Ms. Goldberg
School Nurse
· Ms. Johnson
Kindergarten
· Ms. Pearson- 101
· Mrs. Aderson- 108
· Mrs. Cantagallo- 110
First Grade
· Mr. Console- 106
· Ms. Ritter- 107
· Ms. Arnold- 109
Second Grade
· Ms. Love- 203
· Ms. Wall- 205
· Ms. Zerounian- 208
Third Grade
· Ms. McKeown- 207
· Ms. McKenzie- 209
· Ms. McLaughlin- 309
Fourth Grade
· Ms. Fox- 305
· Ms. Satchell – 306
· Ms. Thompson- 307
· Mr. Kilman- 308
Special Education Teachers
· Ms. Davey- Emotional Support
· Ms. Cobb- ESOL
· Ms. Thomas- Special Education
Specialists
· Ms. Buscaglia- Physical Education
· Ms. McGrath- Visual Arts
· Mr. Steczak- Science
· Ms. Clark- Music
Head Start
· Ms. Cassetti
· Ms. El
· Ms. Bolder
School Psychologist
· Ms. Perry
Speech Therapist
· Mr. Johnson
Reading Specialist
· Ms. Pedergnana
Math Specialist
· Ms. Thomas
Custodial Staff
· Mr. Mays- Building Engineer
· Ms. Gaither- Cleaning Assistant
· Ms. Leslie- General Cleaner
· Ms. Roper- General Cleaner
· Ms. Thomas- General Cleaner
Food Service Staff
· Mr. Williams- Manager
· Ms. Schella- Assistant
· Ms. Jones- Assistant
· Ms. Amerson- Cook
· Mr. Williams- Utility
SSA’s
· Ms. Cookie
SCS’s
· Ms. Bowers
· Ms. Johnston
· Ms. Edwards
· Ms. Barksdale