Patrick  has twelve years of experience in early childhood education and child care, having served as a lead teacher at the Technology Center in Cambridge, MA, lead teacher and director’s assistant at the YMCA Kids Stop in West Roxbury, and as director of Our Future Learning Center in Brighton.  He holds EEC credentials as Lead Teacher, Director I and Director II. Patrick earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Fitchburg State University, where his major was Child Psychology; as part of his studies, he also focused on children’s literature and middle school education.

Patrick now resides in Framingham, where he is focusing on community arts projects. In addition to bringing much impressive experience with young children to Summit, Patrick is also a visual artist and story teller.  His references described him as “amazing” and “natural” with young children.  His favorite quote is “Let’s use our powers for good!”