Pat is a lifelong musician. She began taking organ lessons in high school and later earned a degree in music education from Capital University, followed by a Master of Arts from the College of Mount St. Joseph. She taught K-12 music in the Adena and Westfall school districts before joining the Presbyterian Church in 1992 as a pianist for the Chancel Choir and substitute organist. Over the years, she has served as accompanist, Children’s Choir Director, and now shares organist duties with Jack Mader. Though retired from public education, Pat remains active as an adjunct professor at Ohio Christian University and teaches piano, voice, and early childhood music at Studio One in Circleville.