VIP Biography for
Patricia Jean Mentgen
 | Patricia Jean Mentgen |
| Industry | Education |
| Title | Educational Advisor |
| Expertise | Creating a safe environment for students to develop their potential emotionally, physically, psychologically, socially and academically as they matriculate through the middle school grades; Redesigned junior high schools to middle schools with extensive staff development for faculty and administrators |
| Current Organization | John P. Freeman/Memphis City Schools District |
| Type of Organization | Public urban school |
| Major Product | Producing workers for the 21st century |
| Area of Distribution | Memphis, Tennessee |
| University/Degree | Certificate of Theology, 1975; B.Ed., 1990; M.S., Public Administration, 1992; M.S., Curriculum and Instruction, 1994, University of Memphis |
| Born | July 28, 1948, Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Honors & Awards | Exemplary Educator, "Goals 2000" Grant Award, Comprehensive School Reform Grant Award |
| Published Works | "Best Practices", Tennessee Teacher, 1997; "Using Technology in the Classroom", Middle School Tidbits, 2001 |
| Affiliations | National and State Middle School Associations; Trailblazers for Middle Schools; Kappa Delta Pi Honor Fraternity |
| Hobbies & Sports | Family, reading, aerobatics, gardening |
| Career Accomplishments | Grant writing and program designs have been most beneficial to students. Serving as an educational advisor for the Nickelodeon Television Network, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Memphis Cultural Arts Enrichment Center has provided opportunities to expand beyond the schoolhouse. "Teacher of the Year" was the highlight of her career |
| Work History | 1991-2002 Memphis City Schools, Lead Teachers and Middle School Coordinator; 1979-1992 Memphis Diocesan Schools, Tutor and Theology Teacher |
| Children | Carolyn Frances Vance, born 1968; Wesley Paul Mentgen, born 1969; Benjamin Joseph Mentgen, born 1970; Tricia Laraine Mentgen, born 1971; Matthew David Mentgen, born 1972; Sarah Elizabeth Mentgen, born 1984 |
| Spouse | James David Mentgen; Maiden name: Patricia Jean Murdaugh |
| Married | June 2, 1967 |
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