Patricia Anderson

Patricia Anderson was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2014.

A three-time graduate of West Virginia University, Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science in 1969, a Master of Science in 1972, and a Master of Arts in 1986. She spent her career in the Albert Gallatin Area School District in western Pennsylvania, where she made an impact as an educator, coach, administrator and advocate for women's athletics.

Anderson began her career as a physical education teacher and the first girls’ basketball coach at German Senior High School, leading her teams to four section championships and advancing opportunities for female athletes at a time when organized girls’ sports were just emerging. She later became certified in English composition and created new composition courses at both junior high schools in the district.

Throughout her tenure, Anderson led numerous initiatives focused on student achievement and teacher development. She served on the district’s Lead Teacher committee, supervised in-service curriculum training, introduced holistic scoring into assessments, and contributed to student gains on state assessments. Her successful grant writing efforts helped establish a 20-computer writing lab and expand writing instruction to rural areas through teleteaching. She also served as writing coordinator, chaired the district’s professional development committee, and was appointed principal of Albert Gallatin South Middle School.

Anderson volunteered extensively with the Friendship Hill National Historic Site, leading tours and historical demonstrations, and participated in civic and professional organizations including the WVU Alumni Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the Alumni Council for the WVU College of Education and Human Services.