Background
McGinn, Patricia Ferris was born on July 30, 1938 in Riverside, California, United States. Daughter of John Mark and Kathryn (Miller) Ferris.
McGinn, Patricia Ferris was born on July 30, 1938 in Riverside, California, United States. Daughter of John Mark and Kathryn (Miller) Ferris.
Bachelor magna cum laude, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1960. Master of Arts, University Notre Dame, 1965. Master of Arts, University Düsseldorf.C., 1972.
Teacher, St. Joseph's High School, South Bend, Indiana, 1962-1963; teacher, St. Cecilia's Academy, Washington, 1965-1968; school counselor, St. Cecilia's Academy, Washington, 1969-1971; teacher, St. Patrick's Academy, Washington, 1968-1969; family therapist, The Depot, Chicago, 1972-1978; director counseling center, St. Mary's College, 1978-1980; private practice, Chicago, since 1980.
Member American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Illinois Counseling Association, Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (executive director since 1993, co-chair government relations committee 1989-1993), Coalition Illinois Counseling Organizations (executive director since 1994).
Married Bernard John McGinn, July 10, 1971. Children: Daniel Ferris, John Ferris.