Dr. Patrick Rice is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois (U of I) at Champaign-Urbana. Prior to working U of I, Dr. Rice was the former Field Services/Equity Director for the Illinois Association of School Boards for almost a decade. From 2006-2010, Dr. Rice was an adjunct professor for McKendree College in Lebanon, IL and building principal for the Mount Vernon City Schools, District 80. In addition, Dr. Rice was a building administrator for Danville School District 118 and East St. Louis School District 189. Prior to becoming an administrator, Dr. Rice taught U.S. History for East St. Louis District 189 and Springfield Public School District 186.