Ben Patterson, Assistant Principal at Newberg High School
“I’m just really happy to be at Newberg High School and in the Newberg community and hope to be here for a long time.”
A few of your main daily tasks:
- Oversees the world language program
- Manages the Career and Technical Education program
- Handle attendance and discipline in tandem with Student Support Advocate Neil Russo
One long-term project:
- We’re always looking to raise our graduation rate and close the achievement gaps between our Latino students and our white students.
Your main goal:
- We are continuing to grow our CTE program.
Experience:
- Second year as the Assistant Principal at NHS
- 27th year in public education at the high school level, spending nine years working in Missouri as a classroom teacher and coach and 17 years at McMinnville High School in roles including a classroom teacher, Athletic Director, and the Dean of Students
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Harding University in Arkansas
- Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix
- Administrator’s License, George Fox University
Skills/Hobbies:
I follow Michigan and Detroit sports. I still like to participate in sports recreationally, such as baseball, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and ping pong.
Memberships:
Association for Career and Technical Education and COSA
Family:
I am married to my wife of 25 years, Randie (an NHS grad), and we have two children: Elyse, 21, a junior at Harding University, and Luke, 19, a freshman at Oklahoma Christian University.