Patrick Farmer is the lead teacher for Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies in the 6th grade. He is also the 6th Grade-Level Team leader. Patrick has taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grades for over a decade in a variety of independent schools and experiential education programs, including Shady Hill School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Farm School in Athol, Massachusetts, and the Green School at the New York Botanical Garden. Patrick completed his undergraduate degree at Fordham University and his graduate degree at Boston College. He is a licensed educator for middle school humanities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Lisa Tica is the fifth-grade Math and Reading Language Arts lead teacher at Nativity Prep.  She is also the 5th-grade level team leader.  For the past 22 years, Lisa has taught music, choir, math, RLA, science, Bible, social studies, and geography, in California, Connecticut, and the Philippines.  Lisa received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance with a minor in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. She is currently pursuing an additional Bachelor’s degree in Child Studies.  In addition to teaching, Lisa loves to crochet, listen to audiobooks and true crime podcasts.  

Olivia is the Lead Math Teacher at Nativity. She completed her two-year fellowship at Nativity, teaching math and science. Olivia received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Northeastern University and her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Boston College. Outside of the classroom, Olivia loves reading, skiing, and spending time with her family.

Ed Dailey leads our Religion Studies program for the 6th through 8th Grades at Nativity Prep. He also serves as a resource for the Religion Studies program in 4th and 5th Grade, and assists with campus ministry. Outside Nativity Prep, he practiced law in Boston for many years. Ed is a U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of Dartmouth College. He completed law studies at Boston University and theology studies at Boston College. Ed is a racing sailor, avid gardener and minimally competent skier.

Sammy Kominiarek is one of our school counselors. Sammy received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Saint Joseph’s University and previously did a year of service on the US/Mexico Border. Sammy recently graduated with her Master’s degree in school counseling from Boston College. Outside of school, Sammy loves riding her bike, eating ice cream, and spending time with friends and family.

Sarah Swanson is a second-year teaching fellow at Nativity Prep. She co-teaches 7th and 8th-grade RLA. Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education from Loyola University Maryland where she worked as a writing tutor and student-taught in Baltimore City Public Schools. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Catholic Education at Boston College. A native of New England, Sarah’s hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, writing letters, spending time with her family’s dog, and cheering on the UCONN women’s basketball team. 

Grace Healey is a first-year teaching fellow at Nativity Prep. Grace graduated from Providence College with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. Currently, Grace co-teaches 5th-grade social studies, 5th-grade Math, and 7th-grade math while also pursuing her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Boston College. In addition to teaching, Grace likes to spend time outdoors and surround herself with friends and family. 

Erin Kipp is a first-year teaching fellow. Erin graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Peace, Justice, and Human Rights. She is excited to be at Nativity to build connections with the students and learn from everyone in this community and is a big fan of Jesuit education and hopes to develop skills and relationships during her fellowship.