Patrice Laird-Walker Ed.s

Patrice Laird-Walker, Ed.S, serves as the Director of School Readiness at United Way of Greater Atlanta since October 2022, focusing on designing school transition opportunities for PreK-K children and analyzing the needs of early learners in vulnerable communities. As Partnerships Manager at PLW Consultant Group since April 2022, Patrice also brings extensive experience from a long tenure at Atlanta Public Schools, where roles included Media Services Coordinator and Media Specialist At-Large, providing support and professional development to over 80 media specialists. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Clark Atlanta University and multiple advanced degrees, including a Master's in Elementary Education and a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction.