Mrs. Patten is presently teaching 8th grade math classes. She has been teaching middle school for over 25 years in Catholic schools, and she is a former graduate of St. Christopher School.  Mrs. Patten received an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Education from Molloy College and earned  her MA in education from Adelphi University.  

Mrs.  Patten has been recognized as one of our nation's most respected teachers in the 2002 edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers."