After Care Staff
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Sheila Jessen, Extended Care Director
A New Englander by birth, Sheila is an avid “chowda-head” and proud member of the Red Sox Nation. Growing up in a small town in Rhode Island with a zest for life and a desire to experience the world, she enlisted in the Navy. During a 23 year career serving around the globe from Hawaii, Alaska, and the White House to Italy and Bahrain, Sheila rose through the enlisted ranks, received a commission, and retired in 2002 as a Lieutenant Commander. She comes to Saint Patrick a seasoned professional with years of organizational, leadership, team building, and mentoring experience.
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Krystal Bell, A.C.E Staff member
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.
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Jessica Clark, A.C.E. Staff member
Jessica attends Old Dominion University where she is majoring in interdisciplinary studies for Pre-K - Sixth Grade with a double minor in Psychology and Spanish. She plans to pursue a career as a teacher after graduation. This is her second year at Saint Patrick.
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Dorothy Cruz, A.C.E. Staff member
Dorothy is a pre-school teacher at a Suffolk Christian school. She is also attending Tidewater Community College and plans to continue her education at Old Dominion University, pursuing a degree in speech pathology.
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Ashley Ellis, A.C.E. Staff member
Ashley Ellis is a senior at Old Dominion University with a major of Interdisciplinary Studies-Teacher Preparation PK-3rd grade. She plans to start her Masters in Early Childhood Education in the summer of 2010 and would like to teach kindergarten or first grade when she finishes. She is a firm believer in children's rights and the value of a high-quality education for all children.
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Katie Gipe, A.C.E. Staff member
Katie is a senior at Old Dominion University, where she is completing a B.A. in English. She is an active member of ODU's Catholic Campus Ministry. She loves working with children of all ages and is excited to be a part of the Saint Patrick community.
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Danielle Michalick, A.C.E. Staff member
Danielle is currently attending 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 second year at Saint Patrick and she continues to put her love of science into the After Care program through the Mad Scientist Club.
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Mark Ryan, A.C.E. Staff Member
Mark Ryan is currently attending Old Dominion University, pursuing a B.S. in Sports Management. He is also 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 coaches the Wolfhounds U-14 soccer team.
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Angelique Powell, A.C.E. Staff Member
Angelique is currently a senior at Old Dominion University pursuing a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in Special Education. She also works as a Recreational Therapy Assistant at St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children. Upon graduation she plans to pursue a Master's degree and hopes to continue working with children.
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Chad Seay, A.C.E. Staff member
Chad is a first year Graduate student at Old Dominion working on my Masters in Secondary Education. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in History. He hopes to become a high school history teacher once his graduate work is complete. This is his first year at St. Patrick's and he loves it!
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Briel Shelton, A.C.E. Staff member
Briel is currently attending Old Dominion University and she is a self-professed book lover. She plans on becoming a family counselor after acquiring her degree in human services.
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Amanda Stainback, A.C.E. Staff Member
Amanda Stainback is a freshman at Old Dominion University and plans to major in Communications with a minor in Sociology. She is the oldest of eight children and hopes to continue working with children of all ages after graduation. This is her first year at Saint Patrick's, and she is excited to be a part of the Wolfhound community.