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Elle Kate Patterson poses for one of her graduation photos in front of Ramona Wood Hall at Jacksonville State University.
Contributed PhotoFort Payne schools have an ample of new teachers for the school year. One of these teachers is Fort Payne native Elle Kate Patterson who graduated from Fort Payne High School in 2018. Then attended Jacksonville State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Now Patterson is teaching at Little Ridge Intermediate School as a third grade teacher. She has completed decorating her classroom and cannot wait to meet her new students.
“I am excited to learn and grow during my first year of teaching alongside so many wonderful teachers and people,” Patterson said. “I am so excited to be teaching back home in Fort Payne. Little Ridge Intermediate School with the best faculty and staff.”
Patterson has always held a special place in her heart for children as while growing up she recalls always wanting to ‘Play school’ whenever friends would spend the night.
One of the many things Patterson is excited about for this new school year is reaching a certain moment with her students.
“I have a passion for learning and a huge heart for children. There is something so special about seeing a student have a “light bulb” moment where it finally clicks.” Patterson explained.
She continued, “I am excited to learn and grow during my first year of teaching alongside so many wonderful teachers and people.”
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Partly cloudy skies. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.
Partly cloudy skies. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.
Partly cloudy skies. High around 90F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 06:03:06 AM
Sunset: 07:31:11 PM
Humidity: 84%
Wind: SW @ 1 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Partly cloudy skies. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 06:03:51 AM
Sunset: 07:30:03 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: W @ 11 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Mostly clear skies. Low near 65F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:04:36 AM
Sunset: 07:28:54 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: N @ 8 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 06:05:20 AM
Sunset: 07:27:44 PM
Humidity: 83%
Wind: E @ 5 mph
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 06:06:05 AM
Sunset: 07:26:33 PM
Humidity: 86%
Wind: ESE @ 6 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 57%
Sunrise: 06:06:49 AM
Sunset: 07:25:21 PM
Humidity: 82%
Wind: SE @ 6 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 57%
Sunrise: 06:07:33 AM
Sunset: 07:24:08 PM
Humidity: 80%
Wind: S @ 6 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm after midnight. Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.
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