Pat

How would you summarize what you do for work?

Provide people with the skills to be successful in holding a job or in school. 

What types of jobs have you held over the years? Do you have any post secondary education and in what area/major of study?

I achieved my bachelors degree in psychology, minor in social work  from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After that school I worked in a senior service facility. 

What drew you to this profession/job?

I wanted to help people, but more than that I wanted to get people to a point where they don’t need a certain service anymore. 

What is one thing you know now, that you wish someone had told you years ago?

Do what you think is right for you, don’t let pride get in the way of certain things, take time to focus on yourself. 

What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies, interests?

I play the bass guitar, video games, watching tv, watching sports, and spending time with friends or family 

What's your favorite Olympic sport to watch?

Hockey or basketball 

Favorite song?

Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan 

3 words to describe you.

Kind, passionate, and helpful

What are some films that would make your top 5 list of movies?

Most of the Star Wars movies, spider man movies, or the dark knight movies 

What is your favorite way to spend time outdoors?

Swimming if possible, otherwise walking and taking in the surroundings 

Are you a cat or dog person or neither?

Dog

What's your drink of choice (non alcoholic)

A&W root beer or apple juice