Mrs. Akera Patterson proudly serves as Assistant Principal at W.C. Friday Middle School, entering her second year in this leadership role for the 2025–2026 school year. A dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in the classroom and instruction, she is passionate about supporting students, teachers, and the school community.

Mrs. Patterson earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K–6) with a concentration in Mathematics from Elizabeth City State University in 2009. She taught in the classroom for 10 years before serving as an Instructional Coach for 3 years, where she worked closely with teachers to support effective instruction and student growth.

She holds a Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction (K–12), with a concentration in Mathematics, earned in 2019. Most recently, she completed her School Administration licensure through the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2024.

Outside of school, Mrs. Patterson enjoys spending quality time with her family and believes in the power of building strong, positive relationships within the school and community.