Ms. Fitzpatrick became a Columbia Cougar in 2022. Ms. Fitzpatrick received her BA in Anthropology & Elementary Education (Skidmore College), Master's of Reading (UNCW), and Gifted Education endorsement (UVA). She has taught for over 20 years in 5 different states! Ms. Fitzpatrick is a proud New Englander from the smallest state in the union, Rhode Island. When she is not at Columbia, she loves to travel, watch the New England Patriots, go to Kennedy Center musicals and plays, eat out at good restaurants, sit by a cozy fire, and watch great TV shows. Interesting fact, Ms. Fitzpatrick does not drink coffee, but loves coffee ice cream. Go figure!