EJP Stories
Education Justice Project Alumni
Johnny Page
Johnny Page has come a long way since he enrolled in classes at Cook County Jail just to get off...
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Robert Reed
As a father of three, Robert Reed recognized while in prison that he needed to be a strong example for...
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David Todd
David Todd is a fervent advocate for education-in-prison programs. He credits such programs, including his time taking courses with EJP,...
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Pablo Mendoza
When I entered EJP I was coming from a dark place. I was searching for the power within knowledge to...
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EJP Office Staff Fidelis Anyanegbu
Fidelis Anyanegbu is a lawyer from Nigeria pursuing an LLM at the University of Illinois. During his year in the...
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EJP Instructor Kevin McSweeney
Kevin McSweeney is the arboretum director at the University of Illinois and also teaches soil science classes on campus. He...
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Shiphrah Nantongo and Wells of Hope
Shiphrah Nantongo loves her job. She announces this fact with a verve and vitality that feels rare to American ears....
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EJP Head Intern Nic Quero
Nic Quero is the Head Intern for EJP. In this role, they work closely with Jamie Hines to organize EJP’s...
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Laura Kalmes
I’m Laura Kalmes. My work is focused on educational justice, and this is an extraordinary opportunity for me to engage...
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Chelsea Catt
EJP’s Writing Workshop Coordinator, Chelsea Catt, earned her PhD from the University of Illinois. She studied language and literacy with...
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Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen became Research Coordinator of EJP’s Reentry Guide Initiative (RGI) in January 2021, but has been working as a member...
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