The DEAK Group: Dedicated to Education And Kids

"JoAnn Deak and Patricia Crone have provided a wealth of guidance and resource information to our group and its reform efforts for single-sex education in the public school arena in Ohio. As we move forward in instituting single-sex education in large urban schools, we have definitely benefited from the expertise that has been provided and look forward to a continued exchange of information."
The Odyssey Group, Ohio

"The Juvenile Justice Fund engaged Patty Crone to coordinate a large multi-agency collaboration initiative. She was outstanding in her ability to establish a trusting, respected, relationship among each of the stakeholders. She kept the intent and goals on target and consistently maintained the integrity of the project, through her transparent ethics and commitment to its success."
Deborah Richardson

"Every nonprofit should have the privilege of having Patty Crone audit and evaluate its effectiveness. At a very critical time in our development, she worked with Girls Incorporated, an organization that has prided itself on providing top-of-the-line programming for girls. We appreciated her candor, her respect for our team, and her professionalism during her time with us. I have a great deal of respect for her knowledge, skills, and attitude. She knows girls, what is best for them and how to make a significant difference in their lives."
Janet Street
CEO/President, Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta

"Patty brings a wonderful blend of expertise and heart to her work with girls. She has an extremely strong theoretical framework, on which she builds with love and humor. She relates well to adults and well as young girls and brings careful attention to any project she undertakes."
Kaffie McCullough
Founder/Executive Director
GOAL (Girls Outdoor Adventures in Leadership)

"Patricia Crone was instrumental in the creation of the first Sally Ride Science Club chapter in the country, serving as a liaison between the national group and the chapter at SciTrek in Atlanta. She has not only facilitated organization and publicity for the Club, but has also has devoted much of her own time to assist in its implementation. All who work with her appreciate her clear, direct communication, as well as her care in following up with resolutions to the challenges of this new program."
Kathleen Boyle, Vice President of Education, SciTrek
Patricia Kelly, Director of Special Programs, SciTrek