Michael Santos-Career after Imprisonment
Ramiro Gaxiola sent an email to me on April 25, 2025. Federal authorities had just released him from prison. He worked through courses we offer at Prison Professors while he served a sentence for “misprision of a felony.” The courses inspired him and motivated him to continue learning. The courses he went through inspired him […]
Krishna P.-05/06/2025-Teamwork
What resources or mentors can you seek out? Professional A.I. and computer-science organizations (IEEE, ACM SIGAI). Local re-entry programs and workforce boards. Online forums, LinkedIn groups, and A.I. hackathons. Professors who teach my graduate courses. Entrepreneurs who rebuilt after conviction—“people who can give tactical, not theoretical, advice.” What will you commit to achieving in the […]
Dennis Zeedyk-05/06/2025
1) There is an article by Allysia Finley in the 4/21/25 issue of the WSJ titled “Do Food Stamps Make People Fat?” She states that “studies show people on food stamps eat less healthily than other low-income Americans. Now governors in Indiana, Arkansas and Idaho want to conduct real-world experiments by asking the Dept of […]
Jerrold Maurer-05/06/2025-Journal #28 – The Student Becomes the Teacher
Although I decided I wasn’t going to play any sports today, I felt pretty good so around 5pm so I played 2 games of light pickleball and one set of light tennis. Before I started my tennis match, I said I have to stop at 6:10pm in favor of my Judaic class. We won our […]
Krishna P.-05/06/2025-Challenges to Success
Tonight I forced myself to list the biggest threats to my plan. Getting them on paper makes them easier to manage—and harder to ignore. Felony StigmaSome employers won’t touch me, and some investors won’t fund me. That’s just the landscape now. I can’t change their first reaction, but I can control the facts I present […]
Trung Nguyen-05/06/2025-Journal Entry #15 “I am affirmations for success PMA”
Today I sat in focused study to memorialize the affirmations that have become my daily fuel — powerful “I am” declarations that rewire my state of being and elevate my attitude. These aren’t just words. They are mental commands that redirect energy, discipline, and direction. I’ve come to realize that maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude […]
Jerrold Maurer-05/06/2025-Journal #27 – Softball Friendship
Last night around 9:45pm, I was near the phone bank and the biggest guy in the camp was standing next to me. Before yesterday I had never spoken with him before, but since he was on my softball team, we now have a bond. In fact, he had hit a good hit and I congratulated […]
Scott Kaveny-Saturday, July 27, 2024 – Learning to Speak Up for Myself
It’s been 2 weeks since I have journaled here. A lot has happened, good, bad, and the ugly. Allow me to spew this anger that has been boiling inside me so I can sort this out. Once written down, I think I’ll have a better idea of how and why this is coming up so […]
Michael Santos-Considering Plea Agreements
When John first reached out to me, he was grappling with an incredibly challenging life situation. Under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegations tied to a bankruptcy case, he described feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the legal system. Prosecutors haven’t charged him yet. But he’s clearly a target, because the prosecutors […]
Justin Norcutt-05/05/2025
Field Journal: Justin Norcutt Week of May 5, 2025 This week offered a range of job sites across Arizona, requiring early starts, multi-site transitions, and tight coordination with teammates. From fleet striping to detailed RPM installations, each day presented new challenges and learning moments. Here’s a breakdown of the week: Sunday, May 4 – Travel […]
