Patrick Dawson

Patrick Dawson has a diverse work experience in the education field. Patrick currently works as the Director of Innovation, Teaching & Learning at The Winnetka Public Schools since June 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Instructional Technology Coordinator at the same organization from July 2022 to June 2023. Before joining The Winnetka Public Schools, they worked at CCSD 93 as the Principal from July 2016 to July 2022, and as the Assistant Principal from July 2014 to June 2016. Patrick also served as the Director of Bands at Joseph Sears School from August 2007 to June 2014. In addition, they worked as part of the Marching Band Staff at John Hersey High School in 2009 and as the Interim Band Director at Old Orchard Junior High School from January 2007 to June 2007.

Patrick Dawson's education history includes the following:

From 2012 to 2014, they attended Concordia University Chicago and earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, with a focus on General Education.

Between 2008 and 2013, they attended VanderCook College of Music, although no degree or field of study is specified.

From 2002 to 2006, they studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education.