She was a Global STEM Fellow in the Advancing the Teaching of Mathematics and Science (A.T.O.M.S.) Center at Kennesaw State University, where her focus was on recruitment, retention, and development of STEM educators. Professor Patterson received her doctorate in Mathematics Education from North Carolina State University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Spelman College, a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Master’s in Mathematics Education from Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Patterson is actively involved with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Professional Development Committee, Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference Board, and the Georgia Mathematics Advisory Board.