Associate Professor & ESE Program Director
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Exceptional Student and Deaf Education
Special Education

Karen Patterson, Ph. D. is an Asssociate Professor and Program Director of Exceptional Student Education at the University of North Florida. She was recently awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award for 2007-2008. Her research interests are shaped by her goals to have successful outcomes for educators and children with disabilities. Dr. Patterson believes that the most important factors in student achievement are the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the teacher. Therefore, her research has focused on:

Dr. Patterson is co-sponsor of the Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) and enjoys collaborating with students and faculty to improve educational practices for children. She currently teaches courses in classroom/educational management, affective strategies, and applied behavior analysis. She is also a professional member of Kappa Delta Pi.

Classroom Management and Assessment Resources for Teachers and Parents

e-mail: karen.patterson@unf.edu
Office: Building 57 Room 3508
Office Phone: 904-620-1808
Office Fax: 904-620-2982