Mrs. Patricia Guzman

Hello, My name is Patricia Guzman. This year I will teach ELA and 8th grade science  at Holy Family.  My husband and I have three sons. My oldest is a sophomore at JMU, my middle son is in 11th grade and my youngest is in 6th.  We love to hike, walk the beautiful trails of Chester County and go to Marsh Creek State Park. Every year my sons spend part of the summer living in Spain with their grandparents. I love interacting and connecting with my students. I look forward to working with your child!

Education:

• B.S. Ed and B.A. Spanish
  • Shippensburg University
• M.A. Reading and Language Arts
  • Millersville University
• ESL Program Specialist
  • Neumann University
• Wilson Foundations and Fundations Training

Professional Experience:

Lampeter-Strasburg School District, 1997-2006

St Norbert School, Paoli, 2007-2009

St Elizabeth Parish School, 2015-2018

Holy Family School 2020- present 

Educational Philosophy:

I believe that each middle school student is in a critically important stage of their educational development. I am dedicated to guiding them as they transition from child to adolescent. I strive to develop respectful relationships with them and value their contributions to the classroom community. I will challenge them to take responsibility for their interpersonal interaction with others and their personal contribution to the Holy Family School community.