Mrs. Patty Cooper has been an educator for 20 years serving as a classroom teacher, elementary school administrator, curriculum specialist, and most recently as the Chief Academic Officer of the Pass Christian Public School District. She is responsible for working with principals and teachers to administer, direct, and coordinate district instructional programs to ensure that students graduate high school college- and career-ready. Mrs. Cooper has served on several state and national committees, such as the Partnership for Assessment for Readiness for College and Careers and Mississippi Academic Assessment Program.