1. PATRICIA MARRON
3 Christine Drive, Barrington, RI 02806 | 401-487-8645 | pmarron@cox.net
OBJECTIVE
To reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ through education of children and world missions
EXPERIENCE
8/2014 to present Development Officer － Manna International － Bristol, RI
Responsible for networking, fundraising and short-term mission trips in support of Manna
International operations in India.
1/2002 to 8/2014 Missions Director －Grace Gospel Church －Swansea, MA
Responsible for fund raising, logistics and in-country delivery of goods and services as well as
evaluating opportunities in India, Nigeria, Greece, Bulgaria and Dominican Republic. Primarily
active in India through partnership with Manna International (http://www.manna7.org/manna/).
With an annual operating budget of $15,000, we have raised $800,000 for orphan support and
infrastructure improvements since 2002. More than 225 individuals have participated in short-
term mission trips since 2002.
9/2009 to 7/2014 Director of Education －New England Christian Academy － Swansea, MA
Oversight of Pre-K to 12 Christian school operations, curriculum, staff, hiring and financial
reporting to Board of Directors.
9/2011 to 6/2013 Art Teacher －New England Christian Academy － Swansea, MA
Developed and implemented Art Curriculum for grades Pre-K -12. Introduced diverse mediums
for all grades. Instituted annual Fine Art Fair
9/2006 to 6/2011 Vice Principal －New England Christian Academy － Swansea, MA
Oversight of staff and student evaluation processes, conducted student and parent interactions,
implementation of academic policies and discipline.
9/1996 to 6/2009 Drafting and CAD Instructor －New England Christian Academy － Swansea, MA
Created Computer Aided Drafting program for Grades 9-12. Established articulation agreements
with two area colleges. Developed fund raising programs and organized annual auction raising
approximately $12,000/ yr.
6/1976 to 1/1985 Drafting and CAD Instructor －ITT Technical Institute － Chelsea, MA
Delivered college level drafting and CAD instruction.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS
Current MA State Certification in Elementary Education
Current MA State Certification in Secondary Industrial Arts Education
Psychology of Group Behavior, Harvard University － Cambridge, MA, 1981
Deviant Behavior, Harvard University – Cambridge, MA, 1981
1976-1985, MA State Vocational Education Certification
EDUCATION
B. S. Elementary Ed./Secondary Education - Industrial Arts, Fitchburg State College－ Fitchburg, MA