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Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury
Central District 2, Seat A | Term Expires December 31, 2024
Contact Information
Councilwoman Woodbury can be contacted by emailing City Council, calling 757-926-8618 or by mailing the address below.
City CouncilCity of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
Education
- Ed. D. – Counseling / School Psychology from College of William and Mary; 1996
- Ed. S. – Counseling / School Psychology from College of William and Mary; 1989
- Licensed Professional Counselor from State of Virginia; 1989
- M. Ed. – School Psychology from College of William and Mary; 1982
- B.S. – Music Education from Longwood College; 1957
Experience
- 1985–1999: Hampton University, Director, Children's Diagnostic Clinic
- 1992–1999: Assistant Professor of Special Education, Hampton University
- 1989: Memorial University of Newfoundland, summer session instructor
- 1985–1986: Newport News Public Schools Adult Education and Thomas Nelson Community College: Pilot Program for Learning Disabled Adults
- 1984–1988: Hampton Public Schools: School Psychologist
- 1982–1983: Newport News Public Schools: School Psychologist
- 1981–1982: Newport News Public Schools: Internship
- 1979–1981: Coordinator: Basic Skills Education Program (Fort Eustis)
- 1974–1983: Newport News Public Schools: Coordinator, PREP Program and GED Preparation
- 1973–1974: St. Andrew's Day School: music teacher
- 1959: Hampton Public Schools: music teacher
- 1957–1959: Princess Anne County Public Schools: music teacher and consultant
Professional & Academic Association Membership
- Council for Exceptional Children (state and national)
- National Association of School Psychologist
- American Counselors Association
- American Association of University Women
- Autism Society
- Sacred Dance Guild-Board Member
- Chair, Hampton Roads Transit Board
- Vice President, Virginia Transit Association
- Co-Chair, Newport News Efficiency Task Force on City Government
- Newport News School Board 2002–2008
- Newport News Sister Cities Board of Directors 2007
- Chairman, Tidewater Region, Virginia School Board Association 2005–2007
- Vice Chairman, Tidewater Region, Virginia School Board Association 2003–2005
- New Horizons Regional Education Board 2005–Present
- Career and Technical Advisory Council 2005–Present
- WHRO Educational Advisory Board 2005–Present
- Vice-Chair WHRO Educational Advisory Board 2007–2008
- Center for Regional Citizenship Advisory Board 2006–Present
- Guidance Advisory Committee 2005–Present
- Employee Liaison Committee 2004–2005
- Special Education Advisory Committee 2002–2005
- Virginia Living Museum Board of Trustees 2002–2005
- Delegate-Virginia School Board Association 2002–2004
- WHRO Board of Control 2005–Present
- Framework for the Future Taskforce – District 11 1998–2000
- Candidate for City Council, 1998, 2008
- 1st Vice President; Hampton Roads Republican Woman's Club 1998–2000
- Parliamentarian; Republican City Committee 2000–2001
- Regular guest on Radio Show on WBYM—Political commentary, 1998–2000
- Chairperson, Youth Services Commission, 1997–2000
- Board Member, Newport News Youth Services Commission 1995–2000
- Human Rights Award for Newport News 1997
- CSPD Strategic Planning Team, Poquoson City Schools
- Watkins Elementary School Improvement Committee, Newport News Public Schools
- Member of Tidewater Regional Higher Education Disabilities Network
- Member Region II Literacy Coordinating Committee
- Consultation in the development of funded grant obtained for H.E.L.P.'s Children's Educational Support Program
- Provided resources and supervision of graduate interns to conduct Child Check for Poquoson
- City Schools and assistance to Hampton City Schools Child Check
- Volunteer teacher – Newport News Public Schools
- President, Jr. Woman's Club of Hilton Village
- Volunteer Music Consultant – Heritage Council, Girl Scouts of America
- Yoga instructor – WGH Mid-Day Show
Grants
- 1992–1996: Hampton University's Master's Degree for Minority Learning Disabilities Specialist (OSERS)
- 1996: Hampton University's Masters in Teaching in Learning and Behavior Disorders
- 1996: A Multi-Faceted Training Model That Employs a Transdisciplinary Approach for Training
- 1995: Navigating the Ladders of the Mind
- 1995: Fellowship, AAUW Educational Foundation
- 1997; September: Submitted a proposal for funding for Masters in Teaching in Learning and Behavior Disorders (OSERS) Minority Competition
- 1997; September: Part of a consortium with Dr. James Kaufman, University of Virginia, that submitted a proposal for a Multicultural Special Education Leadership Training (MSELT) project
- 1997; October: FIPSU, Facilitating Holistic Learning
- 1997; October: FIPSI, Educating Emotionally Competent Professionals
- 1998–2002: Training Culturally Competent Teachers: Masters in Teaching in Learning Behavior Disorders: Awarded
- 1998–2001: MSELT: Leadership Doctorate with UVA