Glenn Patterson is a Lecturer of Special Education in the Department of Education. Her courses taught include Teaching Math for Meaning, Adolescent Literacy and Math, and Assessment, Programming, and Planning for Students with Special Needs.

In addition to teaching, Patterson provides professional development to special educators in Vermont, and studies inclusive education in a primary school setting as a recipient of UVM's Global Seeds Grant. She also works with the "I-team," collaborating to provide math services to students with complex learning needs.