Roy describes how one correctional officer’s kindness started him on his journey to Wesleyan and to becoming the person he wanted to and knew he could be.


Roy's Story Part 1, “The Seed”

Roy recalls how he began his love affair with reading.

Roy's Story Part 2, “Free College Classes at Wesleyan?”

Roy explains what it means to be part of the Center for Prison Education family.

Roy's Story Part 3, “The Debate”

"So for a couple of years I was in denial and I couldn't move on because I was in denial and I just had to come to grips with my past in order to move forward."

More from Roy, "Denial"

"So I thought it would be so dope so good to be coming from Long Lane, to be a guy that was in Long Lane and a juvenile facility to go to the actual college next door."

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