Day One with Andre Norman™ — Season 1, Episode 11: Educate Yourself: Make the Most of Your Resources (feat. Brent Burke)
Talk • 19 min • 1 season, 12 episodes • ★ 2.0/10
Episode synopsis
Brent started his career in corrections 27 years ago as a college intern in a probation program. For the last eight years, he’s been the director of the Worth Center, a short-term correctional/treatment facility in Ohio. He runs the facility like a school. Among many other courses, new incarcerates attend “Thinking for a Change,” a course that explores anger issues and builds strong skills to overcome them.
About Day One with Andre Norman™
Make the most of your time while incarcerated. Check out DAY ONE with Andre Norman™ to learn how formerly incarcerated individuals set themselves up for post-incarceration success. Topics include sustaining yourself mentally and physically in such a challenging environment, embracing your educational opportunities, and staying away from bad influences.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Education Can Free Your Mind and Change Your Life (feat. Jule Hall)
- E2Be Responsible for Your Outcome (feat. LaNay Harris)
- E3It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish (feat. Dr. Donk)
- E4When the Phone Call Comes: A Mother’s “Day One” Experience (feat. Stephanie Reed)
- E5Take Ownership of Your Life & Influence for Good (feat. Antong “Bruce Wayne” Lucky)
- E6Use This Opportunity as a College Experience (feat. Keidrain Brewster)
- E7Embrace Change and Thrive (feat. Jennifer Rodgers)
- E8Train Yourself for Re-entry Success (feat. Idris Talib)
- E9Forgiving Yourself Can Open Doors (feat. Kareemah Hanifa)
- E10Focus on Your Desire to Change (feat. Giant)
- E12Max Out the Opportunities You’re Given (feat. Dominic Williams)