Sr. Patricia Sullivan, OP

Sr. Patricia (Pat) Sullivan, OP ’64 was not only a member of the Mount’s first graduating class – she also taught at the college for 41 years. After graduation, she went on to earn a master’s degree from Ohio State and a doctorate from Columbia University. She taught for nine years in high schools before returning to the Mount as a Mathematics professor. During that time, Sr. Pat chaired the Division of Mathematics and Information Technology twice and served as Faculty in Residence, interim Director of Residence, and part of Campus Ministry. As a professor emerita, she often returns to campus to catch up with alumni or attend lectures. In the community, Sr. Pat served on the Board of the Newburgh Ministry for 13 years and is active in the Newburgh Ministry and Caring for the Homeless and Hungry of Peekskill.