Administration
Northwood Middle School has a long-standing commitment to excellence in academic achievement. It is our belief that as a community of learners, we strive to model to our students a lifelong dedication to learning.
Brook Patterson - Principal
mmpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Mrs. Patterson graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Education. She also holds a Master of Arts degree from Furman University in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Anderson University. Since 2008, Mrs. Patterson has been a passionate educator in the Greenville County Schools, serving in various district and school leadership capacities including curriculum writing, coaching, and mentoring.
Kendra Walker - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Walker graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She earned two Masters’ Degrees from Furman University in Special Education EMD and School Administration respectively. She possesses a Gifted and Talented endorsement from Converse College and an Education Specialist in School Leadership & Supervision from South Carolina State University. She has held an array of positions within the Greenville County School District and Georgia. This is her 28th year working in the public school system.
Jeremy Murphy - Assistant Principal
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Ryan Negoski - Administrative Assistant
Dr. Negoski graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Secondary Social Studies Education. He also holds a Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. Additionally, he earned his Doctorate of Education from Liberty University where his research focused on improving standardized test scores. Dr. Negoski has taught in several high schools in the upstate and coached baseball, football, and basketball.