Patricia Gaines was invited into membership by Aimee Strawn in 1988. She served on many chapter committees and as chapter president (2000-2002). Her state level service included convention coordinator, 1st and 2nd vice-presidents, chair of membership, program, leadership development and nominations, and Lambda State President (2009-2011).
A recipient of the 2008 Golden Gift Award, Patricia attended the two-week Leadership Management Seminar in Austin, Texas.
Patricia taught kindergarten, first grade/Reading Recovery, Story Workshop/Gifted Creative Writing and was a Reading Specialist before retirement in 2007. She enjoyed teaching science classes at the Museum of Science & Industry and working with host George Blaise on the television program, The Homework Show.
A recipient of the 2008 Golden Gift Award, Patricia attended the two-week Leadership Management Seminar in Austin, Texas.
Patricia taught kindergarten, first grade/Reading Recovery, Story Workshop/Gifted Creative Writing and was a Reading Specialist before retirement in 2007. She enjoyed teaching science classes at the Museum of Science & Industry and working with host George Blaise on the television program, The Homework Show.