Principal's Message
Thank you for your interest in Patterson Dual Language, Literature Magnet, IB World School. We hope that you find our website informative and exciting as you seek out the ideal school for your child. At Patterson, we strive to provide our students with a first class instructional learning program through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, dual language program, and literature magnet program. Our school community is a wonderful learning environment for all children and families because of our dedicated teachers and staff. Together we make Patterson the shining star and school of choice for all families in southeast Houston.
Luis Saenz has been named the new principal of Patterson Elementary School. An product of the Austin High School Magnet Program for Teaching Professions, Saenz started his career in HISD 19 years ago as a teacher assistant and bilingual teacher at Crespo and Twain Elementary Schools. Upon completing HISD’s Principal Academy for Collaborative Engagement cohort, Saenz joined Patterson Elementary as assistant principal and IB Primary Years Program coordinator. Through his leadership, Patterson Elementary became the first elementary campus in the East Area to become authorized by the IB Program to offer the Primary Years Program as part of the IB continuum in the Chavez Feeder Pattern. He earned his bachelor’s degree in bilingual education and master’s degree in English from the University of St. Thomas.