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 Uhrur 7-17-10

                                                 WEEKLY CLASS REPORT

                                                   House of Uhuru/7-17-2010

 

 Opening Comments:

Loryn and Juliane substituted the class for Jeff and Peter.

 

 

Attendance:

Before class, 2 students showed up and informed us that they would not attend, but they changed their mind and showed up on time. In total, 8 students were attending the class.

 

INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:

Loryn started the class with introducing herself, afterwards Juliane introduced herself. After reminding the students that their outlines are due the following tuesday, they asked questions about the outline and Loryn took the time to explain the purpose and structure of an outline. The students then seemed to understand it. She also pointed out that the outline should be in handwriting as it is not sure if the printers will work to print the outlines the students started to write in word pad.

 

1ST TOPIC COVERED:

After her introduction, Juliane reviewed the computer discovery terms 7-12 by pointing them out in the open computer model. The students said they understood everything and didn’t have any questions.

 

2ND TOPIC COVERED:

Loryn then explained the second half of module one to the students. Step by step she covered every topic and explained some of them by drawing on the white board. The students didn’t have any additional questions and understood everything.

 

ADDITIONAL TOPICS:

no additional topics were covered.

 

LAB TIME:

During lab time the students continued working on their outlines and several students asked for help. Once again the instructors reminded the students to make sure they also handwrite the outline as there is not a guaranty that the printers will work. Rickey still seemed to have some problems with his outline.

Those students not working on their outline were asked to do the suggested lab exercise for class 4 (creating,  deleting and restoring a folder). Wayne seems to feel insecure using the computer.

 

FINAL NOTES:

Offer It was a good class without any problems.