Dr. Patricia McCormack, IHM is an international formation-education consultant, public speaker, and author. Additionally, her ministry includes parent presentations as well as workshops, retreats, and days of in-service to the educational community. She is a frequent presenter at the annual meetings of the NCEA and LAREC (the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress). Her style of public speaking blends Catholic spirituality, psychology, and wisdom gathered from parents, teachers, and students. (www.ParentTeacherSupport.org)