Hello, I am Ms. Patty.  I am married with 4 children: 3 boys, 1 girl...ages 12, 10, 7, 5.  I graduated high school from Ellsworth, worked in a factory for 12 years and then decided to go back to school.  I attended Dakota County Tech. College for my Associates Degree in Early Childhood.  I have been with Bear Buddies for nearly 3 years now and love to getting to know and teach the kids.  I have so much fun watching them change and grow.