Educational Leadership Advancement Scholarship

Donor Background

Dr. Patti Mortensen is a proud graduate of the ISU doctoral program in Educational Leadership in K-12
Education Administration. She has three degrees from ISU. A bachelor’s degree in elementary education, an
education specialist degree, and a doctorate earned in May 2009. She earned her master’s degree at Brigham
Young University-Provo. In 2014, Dr. Mortensen joined the ISU College of Education Faculty as a Professor of
Practice after 30 years of K-12 education experience as a teacher, school principal, district director, and
school superintendent. She taught many courses in the K-12 education administration programs and enjoyed
preparing a new generation of school principals and superintendents for careers in educational
administration. Dr. Mortensen and her husband, Rayde, are honored to help graduate students in education
administration attain their educational goals. The Mortensens currently reside in Pocatello and actively
support ISU and the College of Education. They enjoy attending campus events and celebrating the
wonderful achievements of ISU students!