Helene Patterson

Helene Patterson has extensive experience in the education sector, serving as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District since August 1994, where responsibilities include working one-on-one with students with behavioral challenges and assisting in special needs inclusion. Additionally, Helene has worked as a job coach for students with life skills, helping them gain work experience at local job sites and supporting emotionally disturbed students in a behavior adjustment unit. Past roles include taxi and limousine driver at Airport Taxi from April 1994 to July 1996 and preschool Sunday School and child care worker at First Baptist Church from June 1991 to January 1994. Helene holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Teaching from the University of Texas at Brownsville, an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Secondary Education and Teaching from Texas State Technical College, and a G.E.D. in Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications from Vanguard Institute of Technology.