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Dr. William Patterson, Superintendent

Welcome to the Lakeview School District website! We are proud to introduce our Superintendent, Dr. William Patterson, an accomplished leader in education and administration with over two decades of dedicated service in educational leadership.

William joined our community as Superintendent in July 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in organizational management and education advocacy. His extensive background includes roles as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum at Jackson Public Schools in Michigan, where he directed strategic implementation of achievement programs, and earlier, as a mathematics teacher where he began his educational journey in 1998.

Under his leadership, William is committed to fostering an environment where every student is reached and young leaders are developed. He is known for his visionary approach and his enthusiasm for enhancing educational opportunities for all students, particularly in diminishing achievement gaps. William is adept at collaborative leadership, mentoring educators, and developing impactful educational programs both inside and outside the classroom.

William holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History and African American studies, a Master of Arts in Education from Spring Arbor University, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Educational Administration from Michigan State University, where his research focused on educational growth patterns among African American students.