Krystal Bell (Director of Extended Care; 1st-3rd Counselor, Mad Scientist, Spy Club):
Krystal Bell is currently a student at Old Dominion University and is pursuing a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. As a teacher within the Children’s Ministry in her church, she enjoys taking active roles at Faith Alive where she can help guide the children within her community. She looks forward to a introducing a new creative After Care program.
Katie Gipe (Sign Language):
Katie Gipe is a senior at Old Dominion University and is pursuing a degree in English with a concentration in Linguistics and a minor in Communications. This is her second year at Saint Patrick Catholic School and hopes to help make the Extended Care program the best it can be!
Shannon Ritter ( Pre-K and K Counselor, Strings for Kids, Mad Scientist, Spy Club):
Shannon Ritter is currently a junior at Old Dominion University. While at ODU, she is majoring in English with a concentration in Education. This is her first year at Saint Patrick Catholic School and is excited about bringing new, creative ideas to the After Care program.
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Danielle Michalick ( Pre-K and K Counselor, Mad Scientist Club)
Danielle is currently a sophomore at Old Dominion University where she is working on obtaining a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Oceanography. Upon graduation she hopes to work as a crime scene investigator. This is her first year at Saint Patrick and looks forward to putting her love of science into the Mad Scientist Club.
Andrew Lloyd (1-3 Counselor, Spy Club)
Andrew is currently a sophomore at Old Dominion University and in the process of obtaining a B.A. in Spanish Education with a minor in Linguistics. He hopes to eventually teach English in a Spanish speaking country. This is his first year at Saint Patrick and hopes to make the After Care program even better.
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Claire Gwayi-Chore (4-5 Counselor, Hop Scotch):
Claire Gwayi-Chore is currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in English. She plans on becoming a medical researcher in the Public Health Sector, but her first love is children.
Mark Ryan (4-5 Counselor)
Mark Ryan is currently a freshman at Old Dominion University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and in the process of becoming an officer in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation. A standout soccer player in Italy for four years, he helps coach the Wolfhounds U-14 soccer team and absolutely enjoys being with the students of Saint Patrick Catholic School.
Marcus Johnson (6-8 Counselor)
Marcus Johnson is currently a senior at Old Dominion University pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Marcus is an outstanding coach for one of the Wolfhound Junior Boys basketball teams. He plans to work for the Air Force and work in military intelligence.