A lifelong resident of Mineral County, Patty Sites started her first-generation college journey while a senior at Piedmont High School. She began taking classes on campus at Potomac State College. She is a 1977 graduate of Potomac State and a 1979 graduate of the WVU School of Social Work.
Patty devoted over four decades to her licensed social work career in the areas of medical social work and early childhood family services. She retired from Mineral County Schools in 2020. Patty continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the Mineral County Family Resource Network, and volunteers for the Warm the Children program.
Patty joined the WVU Potomac State College Alumni Board in 2022 and serves as Board Secretary. She credits Potomac State College with providing a strong, supportive, and welcoming foundation to her college experience and professional career.
Patty states, “PSC’s faculty and staff were always friendly and helpful; the smaller class sizes promoted discussion and created a great opportunity to meet new people and develop friendships.”
One of the highlights while attending WVU Potomac State College was meeting new people and developing friendships that have lasted a lifetime.
“During my time with the Alumni Board, I have had the opportunity to reconnect with fellow classmates, meet alumni from all over the country, meet great faculty and staff, and play a role in welcoming new students and families to our beautiful hometown campus!”
Patty and her husband Rudy, also a PSC alumnus, share three children, five grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.