Washington County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates First I.G.N.I.T.E. Graduation
Earlier this year, Sheriff Mark Warden launched the **I.G.N.I.T.E. program—Inmate Growth Naturally & Intentionally Through Education—**at the Washington County Jail. Today, we proudly celebrated the program’s first graduating class.
Sheriff Warden stated;
“This program represents hope and second chances. I.G.N.I.T.E. is about equipping individuals with the tools to succeed once they leave our facility, and today is proof that hard work pays off.”
Commissioner James Booth also encouraged the graduates, stating:
“Nobody can tell you, you can’t do it.”
Graduates received certificates in Hydro Pump Operations, GED accomplishments, Triple P Parenting, ServSafe Person-in-Charge, as well as the I.G.N.I.T.E.’D Inmate Award, which is presented to the individual who best promotes positivity among their peers.
Congratulations to our inaugural graduates—your determination represents hope, second chances, and brighter futures.We would also like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their attendance and support at this special event:
Commissioner James Booth
Commissioner Charlie Schilling
Vanessa Goins – Peer Solutions
Heather Statler – Full Circle Recovery
Ashley Wilson – Full Circle Recovery
Ashli Diamond – Aspire
Cody Bowen – Reach for Tomorrow
Steven McKinney – Oriana House
Tim Hahn – Washington County Behavioral Health Board
George Goddard – Washington County Behavioral Health Board
Phillip Singer
