Patricia Tobon was born in Colombia and moved to the United States more than 25 years ago. She has a bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism, a certification in Special Ed Tech, and is a certified yoga instructor for adults and children. Patricia is a mother of two young women, ages 23 and 20 who started their school years at TBS. She has more than 15 years of experience working with children as a school teacher at the Innovative School and Portland (ME), and as a yoga teacher. She is passionate about learning, reading, and outdoor sports like kayaking, scuba diving, and biking.