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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. She can also be reached by vising her website at www.patwoodbury.com.
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