Credentials
Dionne Patterson has over 30 years working with children and families through both counseling and education. Dionne is a curriculum developer and provides professional development for the State of Delaware's teachers. She holds the title of subject matter expert in cultural competency, trauma and several areas of mental health diagnoses in children. Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of her programming. Our school programs can be customized to meet the needs of the students. They are designed to be engaging, interactive and developmentally appropriate activities that appeal to diverse learning styles. UGR3DAY programs are Bill 198 compliant.
Experience
Dionne Patterson, a national speaker and Harriet Tubman Service Award recipient, brings her passion for education and history to life through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. She has developed over two dozen Quality-Assured trainings through the University of Delaware’s Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and created a statewide teacher coaching model that has been widely implemented. Recently, Dionne partnered with a national park to design a dynamic curriculum on Colonial Black history, now used by 4th-grade students in Pennsylvania. Her programs inspire children of all ages through interactive field trips and creative school activities that bring history to life. Dionne’s energy, expertise, and dedication make history both fun and meaningful for young learners. Additionally, Dionne provides training to teachers of all grade levels on microaggressions and how to incorporate Black history.
