Welcome Patterson Panthers Parents! My name is Lindsay Clarke and I am your child's Kindergarten teacher. I was born and raised in Richmond,Texas. I continue to call Richmond, Texas my home. I attended The University of Houston. GO COOGS!! I recieved my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a focus on early childhood development. I have always enjoyed working with children and have been in Education for a few years now. I have taught Pre-Kindergarten and worked in the special education department where I specifically worked with Kindergarten students. This will be my 3rd year as a Kindergarten Teacher and I am the Team Leader for the Kindergarten team!  I am a life long learner and continue to grow and learn as a Teacher. I have been apart of the Balanced Literacy Cadre where I was trained all year with coaches that came into my classroom and I went into other classrooms. I was a lab classroom at my campus where other teachers, administration, and district employees observed my classroom and gave feedback.  I have called James Patterson Elementary my work home and I helped open the school.  I am so excited for this year at James Patterson Elementary and I know this will be a great year. In my classroom we are friends, teammates, creators,artists,explorers,authors,world dreamers,scholars,heroes,leaders, and family. I value their ideas, thoughts, and actions. Each student has unique talents and strengths and I can't wait for your child to share them with their classmates. #JPEKinderCrew