Patricia McDonald, Ph.D.

Patricia McDonald currently teaches Kindergarten at Robinson Barracks Elementary School in Stuttgart, Germany. She began her teaching career in North Carolina, and as a military spouse has had the opportunity to teach in various schools in several states over the past 20 years, with five of those years working for DoDEA.

Dr. McDonald earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Northeastern University and a Master of Education in Administration from Cleveland State University. She received her Ph.D. in Education from Walden University, and is certified in Elementary Education K-8. She consistently advocates for developmentally appropriate practices within standardized curriculum, and has a strong interest in integrating theory into real world situations to solve problems. As a former DoDEA student, she understands the importance of teachers knowing and understanding their students, as well as setting high expectations within a child centered/teacher directed environment.

Dr. McDonald is married to a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major. They have three daughters, with whom they enjoy movie nights at home, traveling to new and familiar places, and spending summer nights at the beach.