Description:
This book was born from the questions of family, friends, and strangers who were curious about my work as a teacher in Folsom State Prison in California. It is a collection of true and memorable experiences that highlight my spiritual journey through the belly of this beast. Enjoy reading about life in this community, prison operations, education in prison, and the fun this teacher had connecting with her captive audience.
Brief description: TONI UKKERD CARTER is also a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul; Serving Time, Serving Others, and Serving Productive Time. She received a BA from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI; a MA from California State University-Sacramento, CA; and is a certified anger management facilitator (CAMF). Before becoming a teacher for the state of California, she briefly taught in Detroit public schools. She is from Lawrenceville, NJ, but now resides in a suburb of Sacramento, CA. Toni taught at Folsom State Prison for two decades, and she now enjoys speaking, writing, and traveling.