About Patrick

Patrick grew up in Placer County and has worked for nearly 20 years as a teacher in local public schools. He is the proud parent of two girls, who inspire his commitment to education and community service, everyday.

Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife Audrey—a public school music teacher, their daughters Hadley (10) and Wendy (6), and their dogs, Beau and Dot.

Patrick serves as a leader and volunteer at Bethel Lutheran Church. In his free time, Patrick can also regularly be found irritated by his irrigation and battling back the blackberry bushes at the family’s Penryn home.

Experience

High School Teacher, Whitney High School | 2007 – Present

  • With 19 years of teaching experience, Patrick currently teaches AP Literature. Over his classroom career, Patrick has taught English to thousands of students, fostering critical thinking, evidence-based arguments, and positivity, patience, and perseverance.

  • Patrick has received a number of teaching accolades and awards, including being named the California Teacher’s Association OWL Award Winner of 2024, an Honoree of the National Society of High School Scholars and the recipient of numerous Teacher of the Month Awards. He has been twice selected as the Staff Graduation Speaker.

  • Patrick implemented innovative teaching strategies in his classrooms that helped improve student performance and engagement, leading to higher AP scores and college acceptance rates.

Union Rep, Rocklin Teacher Professional Org. | 2018 – Current

  • Patrick serves as the official representative and advocate for teachers. He held this role as the system grappled with the disruptive and volatile impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was a key, schoolwide leader in helping Whitney be one of the first schools to get students safely back in the classroom. 

  • As rep, Patrick evaluated a spate of new policies and helped develop common-sense, moderate positions based on core teaching principles and the needs of students.

California State University at Sacramento (CSUS), B.A. English

  • Graduated at top of class.

  • Leadership Roles in running Ski Club at Sac State, including running Ski Swap and a trips to Whistler.

  • While at CSUS, completed a full time Internship with DGS, Natural Gas Service.

Congregational President, Bethel Lutheran Church of Roseville | 2019 –21

  • Created and implemented COVID-19 policies to reopen church.

  • Oversaw improvements to facilities for the 75th Anniversary of the Church.

  • Supported the Call Committee in selecting new Pastor of Church.