Biography's:
Name: Patricia
Fisher
1. Born/Raised: I was born and raised in Pewaukee, WI.
2. Family: Husband: Frederick, Daughters: Anna
(21), Sarah (18), Rachel (15)
4. Education: I have a BA in Theatre History
and Criticism fromTemple University.
5. Experience: I have done lots of catering for large groups, as well
as being a pastry chef and a breakfast and lunch chef in Door County restaurants
6. Years in the field:I’ve cooked professionally for 14 years.
7. Years at Animal Crackers: I was hired on 9-14-98
8. Why did you choose to cook in early childhood education? Providing
young children with a high quality, nutritious diet gives them a head start
in both physical and intellectual development. I feel that I’m making
a contribution to that development.
9. What do you appreciate about the age group you are
working with?
They love to eat!
10. What is your favorite childhood memory? When
I was 12, my family took an October trip to Philadelphia and Washington
D.C. It was the only time I got to miss school for a trip. For two weeks,
we toured historic sites, including Williamsburg, the Capitol and White
House, museums, Mt. Vernon and more. For the first time, I realized that
sometimes you can learn more out of school than in it.
11. What is your favorite children’s
book and why? “ Charlotte’s Web”, because
it’s a beautiful story of love, friendship, courage and
tolerance.
12. Tell us something surprising
about you that we wouldn’t otherwise guess about
you? I am trying to learn Japanese.