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About Me

Hello! I'm Mr. Patten

6th Grade
Room 13

 

Mr. Patten
Teacher Since:  1996
At Sample School Since:  2013
Previous Schools:   Valley View Elementary
Education:   B.A. UC Santa Cruz, M.A. San Jose State University
Family:   Married with a son
Hobbies:   Playing guitar, hockey, collecting comic books
   
My Goals for the Class:  1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
  2. Encourage a commitment to be kind, helpful, responsible, and respectful to others. 
  3. Foster a true sense of inquiry and a love of learning. 
   
Why I Love Teaching:  I really enjoy this job because I get to connect and help people in their lives!