Jerry Herron’s Achievements in Prison
Jerry's Journey of Growth and Leadership
Since his incarceration, Jerry Herron has embraced every opportunity for personal growth and transformation. He has not only completed a wide range of educational and rehabilitative programs but has also become a mentor to incoming prisoners, guiding them through their own journeys of self-improvement. He has also been studying the past 4 years to pass his CDL test and try to be in the transportation industry if he gets out of prison. He also has an interest in any other job he can get such as framing or construction and he has previously received his HVAC certification.
Jerry's commitment to change is evident in his participation in multiple anger management and life skills courses, including the Pass Program and the Napoleon Hill PMA Course. His achievements include earning awards for his excellence in substance abuse programs, completing advanced parenting classes, and mastering communication and stress management skills. Beyond academics, Jerry has excelled in various recreational activities, being recognized as the highest-rated Class D chess player, winning multiple volleyball and basketball championships, and even earning the title of All-Star MVP. His leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to bettering himself and those around him stand as a testament to his readiness for a second chance at freedom.
Jerry's Transformation and Suitability for Clemency
Understanding Rehabilitation and Personal Growth. Post-adolescent brain development is a real process, and it's crucial for our readers to understand Jerry’s growth from a scientific perspective. The brain continues to develop well into a person's mid-twenties, affecting decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Jerry Herron, known in his youth as Lil Jerry, has undergone significant personal transformation during his incarceration. He can now declare with confidence that he is the best man he has ever been, thanks to the knowledge and information from the programs in prison.
Jerry’s transformation was inspired and motivated by the absence of some of his family, who had written him off as gone forever since he was sentenced to life in prison. It is this profound sense of loss and the drive to defy the odds that have fueled his journey of self-improvement. Every single day, Jerry has dedicated himself to preparing for his release, even before he knew exactly how he would return to his family. This journey of rehabilitation has not only changed Jerry's life but has also positioned him as a leader and mentor, ready to contribute positively to a community of young men that could use a little help and advice.
“Upon entering prison with a life sentence, I reserved an overall module that was synonymous with freedom. Live everyday like your going home tomorrow and take any courses or programming that you can, staying out of trouble and figure out how to get to trustee class status and secure a position at Arkansas State police headquarters or the Governorships Mansion work detail and accomplish clemency! And that's what allowed me to discover my moral compass and work ethic, after abstracting my former beliefs mentally.”
Jerry L. Herron
Keep reading to see some of the classes Jerry has taken in prison and his achievements in sports and other competitive events.
Some of the Classes Jerry has taken in Prison
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Certificates Achieved
March 11, 2003
April 11, 2003
August 27, 2008
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
This class is the PASS Program by Napoleon Hill.
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
This class is part of the PASS Program.
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
This class is part of the PASS Program.
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
This class is part of the PASS Program.
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
This class is part of the PASS Program.
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Certificate Achieved April 11, 2003.
This class is part of the PASS Program.
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Jerry took the 12 Steps Program and graduated with 3 months on April 11, 2003.
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Certificate Achieved August 1, 2018
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Completed: Sep 2, 2018
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Completed: Sep 3, 2018
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Completed: Sep 3, 2018
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Completed: Oct 22, 2018
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Completed: Dec 2, 2018
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Completed: Jun 14, 2019
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Completed: Jul 16, 2019
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Completed: Jul 14, 2019
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Completed: Jul 21, 2019
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Completed: Jul 29, 2019
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Certificate Achieved September 14, 2007.
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Community based reentry initiative – six program modules, choices, consequences, criminal justice system, parole and community, corrections, financial institutions, employment and education.
Certificate Achieved July 23, 2008.
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Certificate Achieved August 19, 2008.
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Certificate Achieved November 13, 2008.
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Certificate Achieved November 13, 2008.
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Certificate Achieved November 13, 2008.
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Certificate Achieved April 24, 2009.
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Certificate Achieved November 12, 2009.
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Completed Library Training to work at the library in the Varner Unit in March, 2014.
Edovo Classes Jerry has taken in Prison
From 2018 - December 2024, Jerry has taken more than 245 hours of classes, completed over 24 courses and has 210 hours of supplemental learning as well. This does not include the classes above he took from 2002-2017.
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Completed: Sep 11, 2019
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Completed: Sep 17, 2019
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Completed: Dec 30, 2020
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Completed: Jan 2, 2021
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Completed: Aug 23, 2021
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Completed: Aug 26, 2021
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Completed: Aug 31, 2021
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Completed: Feb 21, 2023
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Completed: Jan 29, 2024
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Completed: Jul 10, 2024
Jerry’s Supplemental Learning Classes
Jerry has engaged with 133 readings, 1298 learning videos, and 27 audio recordings. Below are a few of the courses he has taken.
Keep scrolling this page to see Jerry’s Achievements in Sports and Other Competitive Events.
Jerry’s Certificates of Achievement
Jerry Herron Nominated Inmate of the Month by the Vice President
Some of Jerry’s Achievements in Sports and Other Competitive Events
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Fall 2006
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November 2006
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December 2006
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October 2008
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September 9, 2009
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Recognized for team work and all around playing during the 2009 Volleyball championships.
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Certificate for outstanding performance and achievement at the basketball tournament on January 22, 2010.
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Certificate Achieved April 6, 2010.
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Certificate Achieved April 14, 2010.
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Newspaper Articles about Jerry winning in Sports and other Competitive Events in Prison
Jerry’s Certificates of Achievement in Sports and Competitions
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