Patty Durkin is an Instructor of Early Childhood at Fontbonne University and Co-chair of the “Show-Me How to Play Again” Retreat.  She has worked with children, parents and teachers in a variety of settings including Montessori, Reggio, Parents as Teachers, Project Construct, and St. Louis Public School’s Early Childhood Magnet Schools. 

As an educator, writer and artist, Patty developed the Hexagon Approach to Personal Development©, created the Hexagon Kids© and authored the children’s book, Can You Find the ABC’s In YOU?

Patty serves as Board President of the St. Louis Teachers Recycle Center, Inc. She is also a member of the NAEYC Play, Policy, & Practice Interest Forum and AEYC-MO Public Policy Committee.