Patrice Howard

Patrice Howard has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Patrice started their career as an Assistant Teacher and Manager at the YMCA in 2002. Patrice then worked as an Outreach Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys before joining the YWCA as a Youth and Family Coordinator. In 2006, Patrice became a Site Supervisor at Minnetonka Public Schools and also started working as a Program Manager at the Page Education Foundation. Patrice later joined The Minneapolis Foundation as a part of the Destination 2010 team. In 2011, Patrice joined Brooklyn Center School District as the Director of Community Schools and Partnerships. After that, they worked as the Executive Director of Community Education at Minneapolis Public Schools before taking on their current role as the Director of Community Education at St. Louis Park Public Schools in 2020. Patrice has extensive experience in coordinating education programs, managing partnerships, and supporting college and career readiness initiatives.

Patrice Howard completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of Minnesota in the years 2000 to 2005. Patrice then pursued a Master's degree in Family Education at the University of Minnesota from 2009 to 2011. Following that, they attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, where they earned an M.A. in Educational Leadership from 2010 to 2011, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from 2012 to 2016. Patrice also studied Administrative Licensure/Community Education at the University of Minnesota, although the specific start and end years are not provided.