Patricia
Black
Patty, who joined the NYSILC staff in March 2006 as
administrative assistant has a background in both human services and
secretarial work. She has an AAS in Human Services from Hudson Valley Community
College, graduating in 2003 after working full time as a Keyboard Specialist at
the New York State Education Department and attending class in the evenings.
She hopes to obtain a Bachelor's in Human Services/Psychology at Empire State
College, while again working days and attending college in the evenings. Patty
assisted developmentally disabled adults in recreational activities, while
completing her internships at HVCC. She was able to work closely with a
recreation therapist in this field and found this type of work very
interesting, fun, challenging and rewarding.
The great love and interest of her life is her 2 year old
daughter Jessica Faith. Patty describes her toddler as very beautiful, sweet,
endearing, smart and completely charming. "She is such a joy, especially since
I had to overcome many obstacles and challenges in my own and life and was
fortunate enough to have this child when I was a bit older (late 30's). Many
people thought she would never happen for me, but she did and she is the apple
of all of our eyes!"
Patty enjoys hanging out with her daughter for meals,
shows, playground, fairs, etc. - any event her little heart desires! She also
loves to read, watch good movies (comedies and dramas), go to crafts fairs and
summer festivals, eat Indian food, eat pizza with her family, swim with
Jessica, go to the ocean and just rest when she can find the time. |
