Britney Patrick

Britney Patrick has dedicated over 20 years to the early childhood education field, beginning her journey in high school with a child development course at Oxon Hill High School in Maryland. She earned her bachelor's degree in human ecology with a concentration in child development from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2010, followed by a master's degree in educational administration and leadership from George Washington University and a doctorate in workforce and organizational development from Old Dominion University in August. Throughout her career, Britney has held roles including Infant and Toddler Coordinator at Tiny Findings, center director leading teams of educators, and executive positions with Bright Horizons in Washington, DC, and Georgia. She now works for the Virginia Department of Education in the Office of Early Childhood and Quality, focusing on policy implementation and quality improvement. Her expertise centers on mentoring educators and leaders, leading teams, and advancing workforce development in early education. Britney is a member of HRD, NAEYC, and VAECE.