Patrick Collins
Educational Consultant and Services Provider
Born Patrick Clarence Collins on December 20, 1965, to parents Clarence and Marva Collins, Patrick is one of three children; Patrick has an older brother Eric, and a younger sister Cynthia. Patrick is the son of nationally renowned educator Marva Collins. Marva Collins' work with inner-city children has been celebrated in Time Magazine, News Week, People and numerous other publications, and television news programs. The success of Marva’s accomplishments was made into a made for television movie starring Cicely Tyson as Marva Collins and, Morgan Freeman as Clarence Collins. Patrick obtained a BA in criminal justice from the University of Maryland. In 1987 Patrick Collins enlisted in the United States Army- Basic Training Fort McClellan, Anniston AL, and Jump School Fort Benning GA, and Warrant Flight Officer School Fort Rucker Alabama MOS 153A Rotary Wing Aviator, assigned to Bravo Company 2/4 Field Artillery Brigade in support of the Pershing II missile Neu Ulm Germany. Patrick was honorably discharged from the United States Army and worked as a K-4th-grade teacher, Head Master of Marva Collins School and Educational Seminar Presenter.
Educational Consultant and Services Provider Patrick Collins
Patrick Collins has a cornucopia of resources to not only inspire thought but also capture the attention
of students through life lessons, and practical applications.
Trains educators using research-based theory and practices.
Developed custom-designed training and workshops based on client needs.
Collins delivers powerful, insightful, inspiring and interactive workshops/presentations that provide clients with higher-level thinking lessons and a practical approach.
Workshops empower teachers by giving them the tools necessary to help improve their students' overall academic achievement.
Counseling teachers and Principals from some of the nation’s most challenging school districts; training over 5,000 teachers and administrators in the areas of language arts, phonics, teacher empowerment, writing/thinking skills, and classroom management.