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Degrees: B.A. Government and English, Skidmore College;
M.A. Teaching (Secondary English), Johns Hopkins University
Bio: Patrice LaHair serves as a Clinical Faculty Member for City Teaching Alliance (formerly Urban Teachers) in Baltimore. Prior to joining the CTA team in 2021, she taught for eleven years in Baltimore City Public Schools (six years of high school English and five years in middle school ELA). During her time in the classroom, Patrice wrote curriculum for middle and high school, coached and instructed early career teachers, facilitated PD at the district level, and built partnerships with local theaters. She is passionate about supporting Secondary ELA teachers and helping them create nurturing, responsive, engaging, and rigorous classroom communities.

Patrice enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, cooking, trying to keep indoor plants alive, and seeking validation from the New York Times Spelling Bee.

Patrice holds a BA in Political Science & English from Skidmore College and a MA in Teaching (Secondary English) from Johns Hopkins University. She holds her teaching certification from the Maryland State Department of Education (Advanced Professional Certificate in Secondary English).

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