Colleen M. Lynch
Educational Achievement Specialist
Mrs. Lynch attended Rutgers University in NJ, where she studied Sociology and Psychology. There, she was a member and team captain of the Division I field hockey team as well as a volunteer for a student-run peer counseling hotline. She received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Rider University and has continued her volunteer work through Josie’s Place, a San Francisco based non-profit, providing grief support to children and teens.
Her teaching career has taken her from coast to coast and around the world, with experience in private, public, and parochial schools in New Jersey, California and New York City, as well as Paris, France, and Moshi, Tanzania, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. With more than a decade of experience in Catholic education, the sense of peace, home, and deep faith guide her to meet students where they are and support their growth in heart, mind, and spirit.
As the Educational Achievement Specialist, Mrs. Lynch works to identify and address students’ individual learning needs, advocate for all learners, and partner closely with parents and teachers to support student success. Through the Inclusion Program, she provides targeted academic intervention and strategies that help students engage meaningfully with the curriculum, take ownership of their learning, build confidence, and develop a strong sense of belonging.
Mrs. Lynch is grateful to be part of the beautiful Holy Spirit community. She is passionate about supporting its students and is honored to collaborate closely with families, teachers, and faculty to help every child grow and thrive.
