Patrick L. McMillan

About Patrick L. McMillan

I build systems that help educators and leaders improve student outcomes at scale. My work centers on instructional rigor, teacher development, and data-driven leadership that moves schools from intention to measurable impact.As Founder of School Support Systems and PAT Enterprises, LLC, I design practical frameworks that translate research into results. My KDHL Framework (Knowing, Doing, Helping, Learning) provides a structured cycle for leadership clarity, instructional execution, coaching support, and continuous improvement. The goal is simple: strengthen adult practice to improve student performance consistently.Across charter, public, supplemental, and higher education settings, I have led school improvement initiatives, raised EOC performance, strengthened PLC systems, and built accountability structures that support both excellence and equity. I specialize in helping leaders implement sustainable instructional systems — not just one-time initiatives.With a Doctor of Education and an MBA, I bring a rare combination of educational research, operational strategy, and organizational leadership. I am passionate about developing high-performing teams, building capacity in others, and creating learning environments where educators and students thrive.

Experience

1. Principal

   RMA Texas Public Schools

   Nov 2025 — Present · Pasadena, TX, US

Education

• Cornell University

  Graduate Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1994 — 2000

• Florida International University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Corporate Management

  2010 — 2011

• St. Thomas University

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Leadership and Innovation

• University of Houston

  Graduate Certificate, K-12 Principalship

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Education
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Mentoring
• Organizational Development
• Strategy
• Training
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Mathematics
• Coaching
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Development
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Customer Service
• Higher Education
• Spanish
• Adult Education
• Instructional Design
• Educational Technology
• Teaching
• Budgets