The 2023-24 school will be my 21st year teaching and I love it more than ever!  Prior to this year, I taught third grade for 10 years, as well as  kindergarten and pre-kindergarten.

     I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Roanoke College, Early Childhood and Elementary Teaching Certificates from Rider University, and a Master’s degree and Reading Specialist Certification from Cabrini College. I completed the English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist Certification Program at Millersville University and most recently earned a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education from Albright.

      I have a passion for travel and have had the amazing opportunity to teach English in China and Costa Rica, as well as spend time volunteering in a school in Mexico. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my husband and our dog Murphy, exercising, volunteering, cooking, and reading. 

      I also got married this summer, which is why my name/email is so confusing.

      I feel privileged to be working with you and your child this year! 

Mrs. Patti Baumgard