Father Patrick Tishel

Fr. Patrick Tishel is one of the founders of St. Herman of Alaska Christian School over 20 years ago. His educational path started out in the pursuit of medicine and  biological sciences. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook Cum Laude in Pre-medical studies and Biology.

Although he was accepted at three prestigious medical schools, a deeper and stronger current carried him to his present situation. He gained some initial experience teaching while in college and after graduation when he taught science to elementary school children and helped to start another small school near Stony Brook. 

Articles by Fr. Patrick Tishel

  • Listening to a story
    The telling of stories and the re-telling of stories is foundational to our lives.
  • Unity
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    “The Light of Christ Illumines All!” Above the doorway of the pre-revoluationary Moscow Theological Academy was this sign.

  • Wild Ponies
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    Children are full of life. I am sure you have noticed …

  • A visit from St. Nicholas
    Each day at Saint Herman of Alaska Christian School begins and ends with prayer.
  • Kid in doubt
    Because of specific sins in us - internal laziness, or fear, inattention, uncertainty, and avoidance - we end up neglecting the upbringing of our children.
  • Feta cheese
    One of our teachers doesn’t have to study books in order to find out how to make cheese.