September 22, 2026
A Letter Recognizing Kevin Crosby’s Preparation
Dear Kevin,
I am writing to recognize the work you are documenting on your Prison Professors profile. Your account of teaching your first class stood out to me. You described moving from the role of student to accepting responsibility for helping other people learn.
That step deserves recognition because teaching asks you to prepare, communicate, listen, and follow through. I also read your reflection on the victim-impact class. Your willingness to consider the wider effects of your actions gives important context to the direction you want to take.
We have published a feature about your preparation and this recognition letter on the Prison Professors website. I hope the recognition encourages you to continue developing a specific, honest record of your work.
You wrote about a goal of teaching three classes a week by the New Year. As you work toward that goal, keep recording how you prepare, what you learn from each session, and what you intend to improve. A short entry about one real experience can help readers understand your effort. Protect the privacy of your peers and focus on the responsibilities you are taking on.
Continue using the free lessons and profile platform to connect learning with action. Your next entry could explain one teaching challenge, how you responded, and what you will try next. I look forward to seeing how you build on this first step.
Sincerely,
Michael Santos
Founder, Prison Professors