Sr. Patricia McCormak is an international formation education consultant who focuses on the whole-person development of children and, by extension, the spiritual/psychological development of parents and teachers. In addition to a bachelor's degree in theology and sociology and a master's degree in K-8 education, she holds a doctorate in private school administration. Currently she directs the IHM Office of Formative Support for Parents and Teachers, Arlington, VA. She has authored 100+ articles for the "Parent Partnership Handbook" feature of Today's Catholic Teacher magazine, numerous articles for other organizations, and several books.