Hands-on learning
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Jane Braatz passes through security at Oakhill Correctional.
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Learning about the roles of corrections, probation and parole.
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Tristan Cook (LGM21) , Dept. of Corrections, discusses session plans with program director Lynn Wood.
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Brian Driscoll and Jack Williams
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The children’s area of the visitors room at Oakhill.
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Panelists Oakhill Deputy Warden Paul Ninnemann, Oakhill Warden Doug Percy and Troy Enger, Assistant Regional Chief Dept. of Corrections.
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Tristan Cook explains the different levels of security in maximum, medium and minimum prisons.
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LGM24 members ask questions about community supervision.
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Inmates answer questions about daily challenges, efforts to turn their lives around and trying to keep a positive outlook.
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All together these three men have spent nearly 50 years in prison.
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LGM24 members start their tour of Oakhill Correctional.
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Peter Soman, Mario Balistrerti and John Radovan give background on the Fitchburg team’s project.
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Megan Murphy talks about the mission of and services provided by the Boys and Girls Club.
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Touring the Boys and Girls Club Allied Family Center.
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Kids learn about money management through the Star Credit Union.
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Center director Tiffany Loomis explains the wide variety of programs.
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This little guy was very anxious to show how much fun he was having.
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Wes Taylor is helping kids create a mini machine.
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Zach Scheeler is helping kids construct a unique toy.
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Jen Brydges is getting some help with a puzzle.
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Michelle Downer is helping kids build something cool.
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Jane Braatz, Kristin Maenner and Lynn Wood help organize the art room.
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Marcus Neumaier and Peter Soman help sort LEGOs.
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Tanny Voss loses another game of Uno.
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Abigail Nadler gets a bulletin board ready for the next display.
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Getting everything in the right bin.
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[l to r] Marcus Neumaier, Mario Balistreri, Bradley Pincombe, Peter Soman and Jennifer Voth.
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Jack Williams get a hand in sorting LEGOs.
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Michelle Downer having fun as John Radovan tries his hand at Jenga.
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Sami Clausen-Ruppert explains the role of the Leopold Community School program.
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Peter Soman and Gretchen Lins facilitate a brainstorming session.
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Experiential learning took center stage at the August Leadership Greater Madison session. LGM24 members got a unique exposure to prison life at Oakhill Correctional Institution as they learned from corrections experts, heard from inmates, and toured the facility. Then they saw how the Boys & Girls Club is making a difference in children’s lives locally and had the chance to connect with the kids. (For information on getting your event featured in the IB Gallery, email
jason@ibmadison.com.)
