Patti Harrington

Women in Education

Patti Harrington’s long and distinguished career in public education has spanned over 35 years. She became the state superintendent of Public Instruction in 2004, stepping up from associate superintendent. Before that, she was superintendent of the Provo School District, and principal of Provo High School. Dr. Harrington now serves as executive director of the Utah School Superintendents Association, and sits on the Utah School Board as she represents the forty-one districts across the State during legislative session on the Hill.