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Hello, and welcome to Julie Billiart School Westlake! Now in my third year as principal and my sixth year with JB, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to lead such a vibrant, caring community. Starting at JB Akron as a fifth-grade Intervention Specialist in 2020 to my time as Assistant Principal and Director of Special Education at Akron and Westlake, I’ve been continually inspired by the incredible growth, compassion, and spirit that define our school.
Our Westlake campus has continued to grow—not just in numbers, but in the depth of relationships, programming, and opportunities we offer to our students. This is only possible because of our dedicated teachers, therapists, support staff, administrators, generous donors, and trusting families who believe in our mission and in the potential of every child.
I’m filled with excitement for what’s ahead—new goals, new milestones, and more moments of joy and achievement for our students. I’m proud to lead a school that makes such a meaningful difference every single day.
Thank you,
Patrick O'Brien, M.Ed.
Principal, JB Westlake
Patrick O’Brien graduated from John Carroll with his undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education. He also completed his masters from Youngstown State University in Educational Administration. He taught for four years at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School as an Intervention Specialist before finding his home at JB Akron in the fall of 2020. He and his wife, Christine reside in North Olmsted with their daughter, Mila and dog, Parker.
“I am most looking forward to building upon the exceptional school culture that already exists here at JBW. All the credit goes to our teachers, I am simply excited that I get to play a small role in helping them thrive. Now, I have the pleasure and responsibility of maintaining what already exists, finding areas in which we can improve, and welcoming any families that join our school community in years to come.”
Julie Billiart School Westlake
3600 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH 44145
Open 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
General Questions
440.471.4150
Admissions
216.716.8318
Clinic/School Nurse
440.471.4150
Billing, Tuition, and Scholarships
216.691.8916 x153
Julie Billiart Schools gave us hope after our daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability. At JB, she thrived in the small classes, received necessary therapies, and developed the self-confidence to ask for help when she needed it. 
JB Parent
Julie Billiart Schools has helped my child become a better version of himself. The teachers and therapists at JB really know and understand how to reach children who learn differently.
JB Parent
I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how grateful I am that you saw my daughter for all that she is today and all that she is yet to become.
Tammie Sommer
All of the teachers and staff at JB are patient and willing to take the extra time to make sure we, as parents, understand and are comfortable.
JB Parent
My kids love everything about JB and look forward to going to school every day and seeing their friends and teachers. JB is truly a one of a kind school enriching young lives everyday.
JB Parent
They have all the resources necessary, specialized to the individual learning of each child, and the heart that goes with it. I don't think we would have stayed in Ohio if it wasn't for JB!
JB Parent