From Incarceration to Graduation: Tami Alcoran's Inspiring Journey
Embracing opportunity: Windward CC alumna’s journey from incarceration to graduation
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Tamila 'Tami' Alcoran, who began her college education while incarcerated, is set to graduate from Windward Community College in Hawaii with an Associate in Arts degree. She plans to continue her studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, aiming to support others facing similar challenges in reentering society.
- 01Tami Alcoran will graduate from Windward Community College with an Associate in Arts degree.
- 02She began her college education through the Puʻuhonua Incarcerated Education Program while serving nine years in prison.
- 03Alcoran completed approximately 20 college courses with a GPA of 3.76 and earned certificates in psychosocial development and mental health technician.
- 04She aims to help other women navigate the challenges of reentry into society after incarceration.
- 05Windward CC's commencement ceremony is scheduled for May 15 at 5 p.m.
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Tamila 'Tami' Alcoran's educational journey started in prison, where she participated in the Puʻuhonua Incarcerated Education Program. After serving nine years, she completed around 20 college courses with a 3.76 GPA and earned certificates in psychosocial development and mental health technician. Now graduating from Windward Community College in Hawaii with an Associate in Arts degree, Alcoran plans to further her education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is passionate about social work and aims to assist women facing challenges after incarceration, believing that 'everybody deserves second, sometimes third or fourth chances.' Windward CC's commencement ceremony will take place on May 15 at 5 p.m.
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Alcoran's journey highlights the importance of educational programs for incarcerated individuals, potentially inspiring others to pursue education and support services after release.
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