Boyles and her husband, Everett and two daughters, Jenine and Jasmine, reside in Olympia Fields.

“I am honored to receive this award. I know that my success as a teacher is partially due to the peer and department chair assessment process developed by our department,” Boyles said. “Each of us is evaluated annually by two peers and the department chair to identify our strengths and to address any weaknesses. That is a sure way to improve.”

Dr. Mensah Kutame, Boyles’s department chairman, said of Boyles: “I am hardly surprised by this award. Patrice creates learning environments that are efficient, effective, and inclusive. She is an active teacher with learning students who are cooperative, enthusiastic, responsible and engaged.  She applies “best practice” blending technology into teaching. She exemplifies the quality of an outstanding, dedicated teacher, who possesses personal integrity and thoughtful communicative style.”