Patti Collier has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from West Georgia College.

She began her career in the public school system where she taught for seven years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. During this time Mrs. Collier worked part time as Preschool Director at a local church. She came to teach at Creekside in 1999.  Prior to becoming principal of the elementary school in 2009 she taught fifth grade.

Mrs. Collier and her family are members of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she works with the youth and leads a high school girl’s discipleship group. She has been married for 31 years and has two sons and a daughter. All three of her children have attended Creekside Christian Academy.