Patrick Crater

Patrick coaches educators and athletic teams primarily in the K-12 school setting. He is a director for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and serves on the district’s central cabinet.

With more than 18 years of professional experience, Patrick leads the district’s student activities program which provides hundreds of important opportunities for students in athletics, performing arts, and other activities. He is also responsible for district-wide leadership development for students and staff members in all job categories. Patrick has experience leading the district through transformational decisions using community engagement and consensus building processes. Examples include the development of the District’s Portrait of a Graduate, the Athletics Values and Standards, and the changing of the high school mascot.

Patrick holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Prior to his work in athletic administration, he was a teacher at the elementary and high school levels, and a varsity wrestling coach. Throughout his journey, he’s had numerous opportunities to present the district’s work at local and national conferences.

Patrick is based in Chester County, PA, where he enjoys the beautiful landscape and spending time with his family.