Ms. Patrizia Tersigni is an art teacher and the academic coordinator of the St. Hildegard Arts Schola at Immaculate Heart Academy. She has a B.A. degree in visual arts and education from Ramapo College and an M.A. degree in art education from Boston University. Ms. Tersigni has been a visual arts teacher for more than fifteen years, teaching in both the public and private sectors. She is certified in both art K-12 and elementary education.

Ms. Tersigni, whose daughter is an alumna, said what she loves most about teaching at IHA is the strong sense of community among the faculty, staff, and students. “Immaculate Heart Academy strives to guide young women to grow academically, spiritually, and morally,” she said. “Working at IHA gives me a daily breath of fresh air in my very busy world of teaching. The faculty are among the most talented and are truly invested in their vocation as educators; I’m proud to be among them.”