Patricia Bardina

About Patricia Bardina and Joanne Burgess

Patty Bardina, Ph.D., studied psychology at Pomona College and then received a master’s in educational psychology and master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Washington. Joanne Burgess, B.A., studied geography and urban studies at the University of Minnesota and then studied education at City University in Bellevue, Washington. Prior to graduate school, they worked together teaching social skills to children on the autism spectrum and with other psychological disorders at Seattle Children's Hospital. Following graduate school, Patty continued to teach social skills to children with anxiety, attention-deficit disorders (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders. Joanne worked as a preschool teacher and continued to teach social skills to children on the autism spectrum and with other psychological disorders as well as typical kids. They came up with the idea for the Ducky Friends Series twenty years ago and are thrilled to see it materialize. Learn more at www.duckyfriends.com.