Patricia Lynch serves as the Head of Staten Island Academy's Lower School, responsible for the Early Childhood Division and Grades 1-4. Patricia has over 25 years experience as an educator, and as a classroom teacher, Patricia taught in various Manhattan public schools and at The Dalton School. During her teaching years, Patricia developed an interest in literacy, especially children’s writing development. This led to work with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, for which Patricia served as a staff developer and presented a series of academic workshops.

Patricia was an adjunct lecturer in the graduate program at Bank Street School of Education, teaching reading methodology classes, as well as Middle School literature. For several years, Patricia also served as a literacy consultant working with teachers, administrators and parents in schools throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester County.

Patricia believes that education is an exciting and dynamic process. At Staten Island Academy, the Lower School is committed to developing a challenging curriculum that integrates all the content areas. The faculty of the Lower School is deeply involved in their own professional development, frequenting conferences, and workshops. An attitude of inquiry, an appreciation of imagination, and a culture of rigor stalks the Lower School halls.