Second Chances: A LEARN Anthology

By LearnLab

A second chance. A do over. The realization that you get another try when things go wrong.

Second Chances: A LEARN Anthology is a collection of stories, poems, and essays written by the adult education students at Pima County Adult Probation.

It’s a baker’s dozen of tales from those making the best of the most important do over they’ll ever have.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LearnLab
• Release date: Apr 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370625185

LearnLab

APO LEARN is a GED study program operating within Superior Court’s Adult Probation department. Although we’re open to any adults, the majority of our students are on probation and are working towards a better life for themselves. Classes are free to attend, and we invite you to visit us on the web to learn more.

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Second Chances

A LEARN Anthology

Student essays and stories celebrating a second chance at life

Published by Education Services / LEARN

The Adult Probation Department of the Superior Court in Pima County

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Contents

Foreword

David Reynolds

2nd Chances

Tina Begay

Education is Key

Fernando Cano

Second Chance

Adrian Cordova

Beautiful Destinations

Dalila Chavez

Te Dejo Libre De Mis Costumbres I Leave You Free From My Customs

Falcon

The Long Journey

Gabriel Feemster

From Dark to Light: A Real Second Chance

Edith Fardig

The Awakening

Jocelyn Gomez

Finding Real Love The Second Time Around

Michelle Martinez

Redemption

Enrique Hernandez

Stay Strong

Yolanda Perez

My Second Chance At Getting My Education

Michael Rubalcaba

Second Chance

Donald Shellhouse

What Matters Is That I’m Here

Tomasa Lopez

Afterword

Foreword

It started as one of those educator ideas. Something a teacher concocts that ticks all the boxes for good education- al outcomes: practice with writing, learning computer use, job skills, something to put on a resume. Skills and results that would indicate student growth. The idea: write about what a second chance means to them. The resulting collection would be published online as practice for digital skills.

When I first told my classes, reactions ranged from apathy to fear. The first two questions were Do I have to do this? and How long does it need to be? Typical responses, but our students are anything but. These aren’t kids, but adults working towards General Equivalency Diplomas (GED’s). Most