Patricia Cardena was born in Lima, Peru, and moved to Miami in 1992. She graduated in Commercial Aviation and Early Childhood Education from the University of San Martin de Porres in Lima Peru. She has been working in Early Childhood Education for 20 years with ages ranging from toddlers to five years old. She feels blessed to have a 27 year old daughter and a 10 year old granddaughter. She has a passion for children, and animals, especially dogs and cats! She loves the beautiful nature God gave humanity and she is so happy to be part of the Temple Beth Sholom Family.