Meet Mrs. Patten

Hello and welcome!  My name is Amanda Patten, and I am the Speech-Language Pathologist for Coal City Elementary School.  This is my 22nd year working with the students of Coal City Unit District #1.  There are so many things I love about my job, but the best part of being a speech-language pathologist is learning something new from my students each and every day.  My students have become some of my most valuable teachers, and the lessons they provide me are priceless!

Outside of school you can usually find me spending time with my husband, our two daughters, and our dog Murphy.  Some of our favorite activities to do as a family include playing games, binge watching shows on Netflix, and spending time with extended family and friends.  I also enjoy reading, spending time outdoors, and traveling, but my very favorite thing to do is spend time near any body of water - pool, lake, stream, river, pond, or ocean - especially if it is near a beach.

I hope you find this webpage informative, helpful, and a positive resource to help your child's progress in speech and language at home.