Patrick Monahan

Educational Specialist

Patrick Monahan joined the Rural Justice Institute staff as Education Specialist in December 2004.  Patrick has vast experience in rural and small city public school districts in Upstate New York.  He has held positions as a teacher and administrator throughout his career.  As education specialist, Patrick collaborates with schools to develop and implement policies, guidelines and programs that effectively increase a positive and productive learning and work environment.  Patrick also acts as a liaison between Alfred University’s Rural Justice Institute and local/regional community agencies in the private and public sector in an effort to decrease domestic violence issues for adults and children.