Meet the Faculty

Dr. Loucrecia Collins  is a veteran educator of 30 years.  As a classroom teacher, she has taught in Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, and Alaska.  She has also worked as an Asst. Principal and Principal.  Dr. Collins has researched, published, and presented at national conferences in the areas of conflict resolution & proactive strategies to prevent school bullying. For more information about Dr. Collins, refer to her web page.

Dr. Jerry Patterson has more than 30 years of experience as an educator, serving as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, elementary school principal, and high school teacher. Dr. Patterson has authored eight nationally recognized books, his latest being  Resilient School Leaders, published by ASCD. For more information about Dr. Patterson, refer to his web page.

Dr. George Theodore has extensive school leadership experience as a high school teacher, assistant principal, and principal.  He has worked in a variety of school settings—urban, rural, and suburban.  In 2002, Dr. Theodore was selected as the Administrator of the Year by the Alabama Scholastic Press Assn.  Dr. Theodore has conducted numerous workshops in the area of tort liability. For more information about Dr. Theodore, refer to his web page.

Dr. Linda Searby is a veteran educator, having 16 years experience as a pre-K & elementary teacher & 10 years as a K-8 principal and charter school administrator.  Dr. Searby has presented at national conferences on mentoring women in administration and reflective practice. For more information about Dr. Searby, refer to her web page.

Pat Roberson is an adjunct professor who coordinates the Cullman area cohorts, teaches core courses, and supervises interns. Mrs. Robertson is retired from many years as a principal in the Jasper City Schools.