Background
Atkins, Patricia Hollar was born on June 27, 1953 in Hickory, North Carolina, United States.
Atkins, Patricia Hollar was born on June 27, 1953 in Hickory, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor in Psychology, U. North Carolina, Asheville, 1975; elementary school certification, U. North Carolina, Asheville, 1975; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Western Carolina U., 1980.
Teacher kindergarten, Marion (North Carolina) Elementary School, 1975-1979; teacher kindergarten, Emma Elementary School, Asheville, 1984-1989; teacher 2d grade, Weaverville (North Carolina) Primary School, since 1989; grade level chairperson for 2nd grades, Weaverville (North Carolina) Primary School, 1992-1993. Leader workshop Mathematics Their Way, Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, 1988-1989. Institute leader Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, 1987-1988.
Teacher Sunday school St. Marks Lutheran Church, Asheville, 1985-1990, director biblesch., 1987-1989. Secretary, member Executive Board Asheville-Buncombe County Swim Team, 1986-1989. Member National Education Association, International Reading Association, National Association for Education Young Children(conference leader 1989), North Carolina Association Educators, Asheville Area Association for Education Young Chilidren (vice president 1988-1991).
Daughter of Harold Eugene and Millie Alphatine (Ball) Hollar. Divorced; children: Harmony K., Cortney Lynn.