Adjunct Lecturer

Patrick's interests and focus are in development in the Caribbean, Caribbean food and culture, education and culture in Jamaica.

Research and/or Creative Works

  • Faculty Director of the UVM Africa House and Caribbean House
  • Board Member, Burlington College
  • Board Member, Fletcher Free Library
  • Board Member, City Market
  • Board Member, United Way of Chittenden County
  • Trustee, St. Michael's College
  • Board Member of Age Well
  • Vermont Council on World Affairs
  • Vermont State Board of Education (retired).

Awards and Recognition

  • City of Burlington 2023 Legacy Award
  • UVM Fraternity/Sorority Life 2023 Advisor of the Year
  • Recipient of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Vermont Chapter Distinguished Scholar Award, 2009
  • United Way of Chittenden County Community Impact Award, 2005
  • UVM ALANA Coalition Award, 2010
  • City of Burlington Lifetime Achievement Award for Diversity and Equity

Areas of Expertise and/or Research

development in the Caribbean, Caribbean food and culture, education and culture in Jamaica

Education

  • Doctor of Humane Letters St. Michael's College
  • Harvard University: Executive Education Certificate
  • MS St. Michael's College, Educational Adminstration, 1985
  • BS Concordia University, 1982

Contact

Phone:
  • 802-233-2404
Office Location:

150 Living/Learning Center

Courses Taught

CDAE 195: Introduction to the Caribbean and Central America