Education

In June of 2015 I received my Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  I had perfect marks in every subject throughout, thus graduating with a 4.0 average.  I love learning and have sought every opportunity to learn and grow during my incarceration, but the greatest achievements in my life are my faith in God and the transformation of my character.  

1. Graduated: Faith & Character Based Program
2. General Education Diploma: Lanier Technical College
3. Food Preparation: Middle Georgia Technical College
4. General Office Clerk: Middle Georgia Technical College
5. Custodial Maintenance Aide: Middle Georgia Technical College
6. Custodial Maintenance Supervisor: Middle Georgia Technical College
7. Biblical Counseling Diploma: Light University
8. Christian Counseling Membership Certification: Light University
9. Christian Counseling: Caring For People God's Way: Light University
10. World Literature: Georgia State University
11. Graduate: Beyond The Bars Lifer's Group
12. Graduate: Chaplain's Breath Of Life Hospice Program (1 Year)
13. English Composition 101: Georgia State University
14. Graduate: Chaplain's Breath Of Life Hospice Program (2 Years)
15. English Literature: Georgia State University
16. Relationship Enhancement: International Studios Of Ministry
17. Beautiful and Lasting Marriage: International Studios Of Ministry
18. Certification: Activity Therapy Orderly
19. Financial Peace University: Dave Ramsey
20. Christian Counseling: Healthy Sexuality: Light University
21. Certification: Activity Therapy Orderly
22. Chaplain's Breath Of Life Hospice Program (3 Years)
23. Certification: Activity Therapy Orderly
24. Christian Counseling: Breaking Free: Light University

YEAR(S)	Course(s)	Venue	Benefit
2009	English Literature Class Georgia State University	Phillips State Prison Buford, GA.	I completed this course with a 4.0 average and it has increased my reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
2009	Christian Counseling Light University	Phillips State Prison Buford, GA.	I developed skills needed to counsel other people with love and compassion. I learned the value of being a patient listener through the college- level listening skills taught by the professors of Light University.
2009	Persuasive Writing (1101- English) Georgia State University	Phillips State Prison Buford, GA.	I received an academic foundation in which I continue to build upon for my college education.
2008	General Education Diploma Lanier Technical College	Phillips State Prison Buford, GA.	I graduated at the top of my graduating class with honors. I was made a G.E.D. Aide afterward because of my communication skills, high grade point average, and positive mental attitude.
2008	General Office Clerk OJT Middle Georgia Technical College	Phillips State Prison Buford, GA.	I learned to grade, compute, and record results of tests, exams, and quizzes. I developed basic computer skills and instructional work ethics.
2003	Food Preparation OJT Middle Georgia Technical College	Smith State Prison Glenville, GA.	I developed my skills in baking, cooking, salad and sandwich preparation, special diets, safety standards, first aid, and the professional use and care of tools, utensils, and food service equipment/machinery.

Introduction

I am currently serving a life sentence for my involvement in a heinous crime. I take full responsibility for my actions and the actions of my co-defendants that took place in July of 1995.  I am shamed by my reprehensible actions and I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering my actions caused not only the victim and his family, but my own family as well. 

I cannot change the results of my past choices and behavior, but I am not the same person today that I was then. I pray that I could re-write that chapter of my life because I now know that I have sole responsibility for my actions. 

Over the past 20 years, I have strived to become not simply a better person, but the very best person I can be.

I am serving a life sentence because I was involved in the heinous crime of murder. I take full responsibility for my actions and the actions of my co-defendants, that took place in July of 1995. My terrible actions resulted in the life of an African American man being ended. This innocent man was kind and considerate. I am shamed by my reprehensible actions and I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering my actions caused this innocent man's family. I am aware that I cannot change the results of my foolish behavior but I am not the same person today that I was then. I pray that I could re-write that chapter of my life because I realize that I am solely responsible for my actions. Over the past 16 years, I have strove to become not simply a better person but the best person that I can be.

This year I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  I completed all course work for both my Associate's Degree and Bachelor's during my incarceration.  I will detail the individual courses and programs I have completed under a separate post.