After Care Staff

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Michelle Crepeau, A.C.E. Staff member

    Michelle Crepeau is in her second year of college.  She is currently at TCC and hoping to transfer to Evergreen State College in Washington next fall to continue working towards her B.A. in International Studies.  This is her first year at Saint Patrick and she loves it!

     

  • 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.

     

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tamika Satterwhite, A.C.E. Staff member

    Tamika is currently attending Old Dominion University where she is pursuing a degree in Psychology.  She plans to attend graduate school to obtain her Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling.

  • 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!

     

  • 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.

  • Devin Splatt, A.C.E. Staff member

    Before college, Devin worked as a rescue swimmer and a Boatswain's Mate in the Navy.  He is pursuing a degree in Geography at Old Dominion University.  Upon graduation, he will be commissioned as an officer and will go on to Flight School.

  • 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.