Pat Mahoney

Ms. Mahoney teaches 6th grade language arts as well as 7th and 8th grade Literatrue Plus and Writer’s Workshop.  She joined SSPP in 2004 as a 4th grade teacher and moved to the Jr. High four years later.  She is also a graduate of SSPP, class of 1973, as well as Benet Academy.  Ms. Mahoney received her Bachelor degree from Northern Illinois University and then her Masters in Education from St. Francis University.  Prior to becoming a teacher, Ms. Mahoney worked in the telecommunications industry as a trainer, systems designer, and consultant.  She has been a resident of Naperville for over fifty years.

Favorite Bible Quote

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."  Psalm 107

Teaching Philosophy

Children learn best when they find meaning and purpose in what they experience and are given the opportunity to find how to connect what they are doing in the classroom to their lives outside of school.