Jessica Patterson

Jessica Patterson

Principal, Chastain Road Elementary School, South Carolina

Jessica Patterson has 16 years of success as an educator with the past six years as an elementary school principal. Most recently, Mrs. Patterson was named the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Under her leadership, CRE has transformed into a school that is a trailblazer for early childhood education and a positive school culture, recognized by the state as a leader in personalized learning. The school has earned an "excellent" rating on the state report card.

 
Sense of belonging

Fostering a Sense of Belonging: A School Transformation Story

Learn how Chastain Road Elementary School implemented a strong behavioral and social-emotional learning program to dramatically decrease discipline referrals and improve school culture.

Jessica Patterson
Principal, Chastain Road Elementary School, South Carolina

Joy Ellison
Assistant Principal, Chastain Road Elementary School, South Carolina