Patricia’s enjoyment of leadership and life coaching evolved from her 30 plus years of coaching and mentoring in education. Her clientele now ranges from pre-service colleagues to school principals, from independent business owners to rising C-suite management, from lay community leaders to executive level women, and from and international missions ventures to international educational leadership. As consultant, coach, and storyteller, Patricia brings a wealth of skill, commitment and wisdom to developing learning contexts.

Dr. Marino retains National Board Certification in Early Adolescent English Language Arts and also achieved certification as a trainer of literacy coaches. Patricia is a seasoned professional and curriculum developer with independent & collaborative curriculum projects. Included are Process P.O.W.E.R., Aerobic Writing, and Literacy Learning Leaders (independent), as well as Big Apple-Seeds of Liberty, Museum Madness, and Our Stories / Our Selves (collaborative).

Patricia achieved her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Leadership/Systems at The Union Institute and University. Her research served to deepen her appreciation for the use of coaching to improve pedagogic practice. Findings highlight the importance of working to improve alignment between school policy and classroom practice. International ventures to Africa have been educational leadership as well as philanthropic missions. Being a Fellow with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate has proven a rewarding professional development journey. As well, participating in Institute of Coaching annual conferences has led to Continuing  Education Credits in 2011, 2013, and 2014.