Philanthropist Ms. Kathleen Patton is not only one of the Cofounders of Crossing the Digital Divide, she is also the organization’s CEO and Executive Director. With a solid background in business, having started her first NPO in her early twenties, Kathleen Patton was more than prepared to take on the challenge of opening a computer training facility. This facility has been on the cutting edge of “Reentry Programs”. City officials are heralding RP’s as being vital to the cities success as they offer support to some of the most at-risk adults who are recovering from drug abuse and other challenges. Kathleen Patton’s organization, which was formed in January 2004, gives recovering addicts the opportunity to change their lives by learning how to use today’s technology to earn a living. Crossing the Digital Divide, which is located in Los Angeles, California, has three locations to better serve the community of high-risk adults in recovery.

Kathleen Patton utilizes her business smarts to manage and oversee the operations at Crossing the Digital Divide. Because of Kathleen Patton’s efforts, the Crossing the Digital Divide staff, and the numerous volunteers, Crossing the Digital Divide is an award-winning organization that has received recognition from the local government, including the mayor of the city of Los Angeles.

In addition to her work with CDD, Ms. Kathleen Patton also enjoys a close family, friends and colleagues. Kathleen Patton relaxes by participating in swimming, volleyball, hiking, music and film.

Kathleen Patton finds special meaning in the quote, “The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.” Ms. Kathleen Patton also finds inspiration and deep meaning in a quote credited to one of her favorite writers, world-renowned author and poet Maya Angelou: "All great achievements require time."

CDD Class Report Uhuru 7-28-10

                                             WEEKLY CLASS REPORT

House of Uhuru, 7-20-2010
 

INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:

Six of eight students were present at the start of class.  Prince and Shanae came in late and were marked absent.  Michelle left halfway through the class, as she was not feeling well, and was also marked absent.  Six of eight students turned in completed papers.  Prince’s paper is nearly complete; he still needs to add a conclusion.  Deanna has only finished about half of her paper, and said that she would complete it by Saturday.  All papers were collected at the end of the class, except for the incomplete ones.  The students were reminded about graduation on Tuesday (transportation will be provided and to please dress conservatively). 

 

1ST TOPIC COVERED:

Peter reviewed several Internet topics, including the browser buttons and the concept of a web browser.  He then explained how to set a home page, and how to print web content. 

 

2ND TOPIC COVERED:

Chase, Rickey and Gregory performed their presentations.  All students were critiqued by the class and by the instructors for their delivery and content. 

 

BREAK

Break went as planned, for 10 minutes.  All students arrived back from break on time. 

 

LAB TIME:

Kyle, Victor and Shanae gave their presentations, and were critiqued.  The class was very supportive of all students giving presentations.  After the presentations, the students practiced typing and used the Internet.    

 

FINAL NOTES:

The notebooks were removed from the classroom, and Peter will bring them to the meeting on Thursday.  Deanna and Prince were reminded that if they do not complete their papers by Saturday, then they will not graduate.