Patricia Mary Slack

Background

Slack, Patricia Mary was born on June 11, 1960 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of George William and Sally Ann (Tretsch) Slack.

Education

Associate of Arts cum laude, Maria Regina College, 1981; Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, St. Bonaventure U., 1984; Master of Science in Art Therapy, Buffalo State College, 1991.

Career

Teacher, Our Lady of Sorrows School, Vestal, New York, 1981-1982; childcare worker, Covenant House, New York City, 1984; teacher, Holy Trinity School, Syracuse, New York, 1984-1987; teacher, Immaculate Conception School, Fayetteville, New York, 1987-1988; respite teacher, Born Hava Preschool, Snyder, New York, 1988-1990; teacher aide, Born Hava Preschool, Snyder, New York, 1989-1990; art therapy intern, Downtown Alcoholism Clinic, Buffalo, 1990-1991; art therapist, mental health technician, alcohol counselor, Downtown Alcoholism Clinic, Buffalo, since 1991. Religious education teacher Roman Catholic Diocese, Syracuse, 1984-1987. Religioncoord. Immaculate Conception School, Fayetteville, New York, 1987-1988.

Vol.tutor Vietnamese and Hmong Refugees, Syracuse, 1984-1987. School music coordinator, guitarist parish functions, Syracuse, 1984-1987. Art therapy intern Erie Community Medical Center Outpatient Alcoholism Clinic, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Patricia Mary Slack has been listed as a noteworthy Art therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member peace and justice committee Sisters of St. Francis, Syracuse, 1982-1987. Member American Art Therapy Association, The Arts in Psychotherapy, Office Mental Health News State New York, Young Adult Ministry.

Connections

Father:

George William Slack

Mother:

Sally Ann (Tretsch) Slack