Sacred Heart School names Patricia Gillespie as Religion Instructor

KINGSTON, Mass. - Oct. 28, 2015 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, today announced that Patricia Gillespie of Plympton, Massachusetts has joined the faculty as a Religion instructor.

As such, Gillespie will teach classes in 10^th grade Scripture and 12^th grade Social Justice.

Gillespie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology with a concentration in Religious Education and her Masters in Ministry from Saint Johns Seminary.

She has actively volunteered with numerous organizations, including mission work in the Kentucky Appalachians, tutoring underprivileged children and as a lector at St. Mary’s Parish in Waltham.

Originally from Kingston, Gillespie now makes her home in Plympton.  She holds a brown belt in karate and enjoys sailing.

“We are pleased to welcome Patricia to our fine faculty,” said Sacred Heart School President Pamela Desmarais.  “Her strong commitment to religious education and sincere enthusiasm in the classroom is certain to make her a valued member of the Sacred Heart family.”

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students.  Founded in 1947, the school underwent  a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.