Norman John Ford 7/21/25
Here’s a little bit about my early life growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington State, about 45 minutes north of the city of Spokane. My mom has 8 sisters and 2 brothers, and they all have like 6 or more kids, so I grew up with close to 100 first cousins. We […]
Justin Norcutt-07/18/2025
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 Written by: Justin Norcutt Today I wrapped up the week strong with more Longline painting in Rio Rico at Santa Cruz. I started the day early as usual, arriving on site ready to finish out the week with precision and purpose. With some of the crew off, it was important […]
Justin Norcutt-07/17/2025
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Written by: Justin Norcutt Today started early again at the I-10 warehouse job, picking up where we left off on layout and paint. With Anthony off again, I stayed focused on playing a supportive yet proactive role on the team. I helped mark out the remaining layout for stall lines, […]
Justin Norcutt-07/16/2025
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Written by: Justin Norcutt Back in the field today, I reported to the I-10 warehouse in Tucson at 6 a.m. for a full day of layout and painting. With Anthony off, I knew it was important to step up and make sure everything ran smoothly. I started by prepping the […]
Justin Norcutt-07/15/2025
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Written by: Justin Norcutt Today I remained in Tucson while the rest of the crew worked out in Superior and Rio Rico. I treated the day as a chance to catch up on essential yard work and equipment maintenance—things that often get overlooked during field operations. I was clocked in […]
Michael Santos-Developing Talent
When we face the challenges of incarceration, it’s common to feel disconnected from the world outside. To stay connected, I paid attention to all the lessons I learned from leaders. They taught me how deliberate actions could create pathways to a brighter future. Empowering Through Free Resources At Prison Professors, our nonprofit has built and […]
Justin Norcutt-07/14/2025
Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 Written by: Justin Norcutt The start of a new week, and I came in ready to work at 6:00 a.m., mentally focused and physically prepared. My first job was off Nogales Highway and Medina in Tucson, where I handled edgeline Thermoplastic work. The conditions were warm but manageable, and I […]
Justin Norcutt-07/14/2025-Prison Professors Talent Page
By Justin Norcutt | July 14, 2025 Today is a brand-new opportunity. One we didn’t earn with money or luck — it was given to us freely the moment we opened our eyes. And no matter what your circumstances are right now — halfway house, probation, transitional housing, or just waking up and feeling stuck […]
Alan Li-07/14/2025
Today was a scheduled rest day from the gym, so I let myself sleep in. After breakfast I dove into research on Adams State University’s prison-education program, which offers a correspondence pathway to an MBA. During a long call with my parents we agreed that enrolling would be the next step in my commitment to […]
Michael Santos-AI-Driven Leader
When we face challenges, it’s common to overlook the power of continuous learning. But I’ve learned that reading books intentionally, and then writing book reports, creates a deliberate path to growth. This practice builds self-confidence. It shows commitment to personal development. By documenting what we learn, we create evidence of our mindset shifts. This evidence […]
