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We Provide A Beacon of Hope:
"We Specialize in Helping People Build
Healthy Meaningful and Productive Lives"
"We Use An Evidence-Based Approach That Produces
Real and Lasting Results For People and Organizations".
Our Story
Beacon Online Training and Coaching Academy, founded by Dr. Barry M. Gregory in 2017, emerged from the depths of a federal prison, embodying a mission to provide forgotten incarcerated individuals with the tools they need to have a successful reentry and to rebuild their lives. After serving a 37-month sentence, Dr. Gregory, with over 25 years of experience as a therapist and clinical director, dedicated himself to ensuring quality rehabilitation and reentry services for those behind bars. Beacon Academy stands as a beacon of hope and redemption, empowering incarcerated individuals to rebuild their lives through compassionate, informed care and unwavering commitment to second chances.
Our Mission
The mission of Beacon Academy is to transform lives through comprehensive training, coaching, and consultation services. The academy is dedicated to empowering individuals by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to achieve personal and professional growth. Through targeted training programs, personalized coaching sessions, and insightful consultation services, Beacon Academy aims to inspire positive change and enable individuals to overcome challenges, unlock their potential, and thrive in various aspects of their lives. Whether it be in the realms of career development, personal well-being, or leadership skills, Beacon Academy is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of its participants, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ultimately contributing to the betterment of society as a whole.
Vision
Beacon Academy envisions communities where individuals harness their full potential, equipped with transformative knowledge, essential life skills, and unwavering confidence. Our vision is to be a beacon of hope illuminating paths to success through unparalleled training, coaching, and consultation. We aspire to cultivate a community of empowered individuals who not only thrive in their personal and professional lives but also contribute positively to the betterment of the global community. At Beacon Academy, we see a future where every person has the tools and support needed to reach new heights, fostering a world of continuous growth, resilience, and collective prosperity."
Services
At Beacon Academy, our evidence-based services are the linchpin of our mission to transform lives through training, coaching, and consultation. By integrating the latest research and proven methodologies, we empower individuals and families to make informed decisions, acquire effective skills, and navigate everyday challenges. Our coaching services, rooted in evidence-backed models, guide individuals towards sustainable change, while our consultation offerings provide strategic solutions based on proven practices. This commitment to evidence ensures that our training programs, coaching sessions, and consultation services not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients fostering a culture of continuous improvement, personal development, and measurable results.
Nationally Recognized Proven Track Record!
Dr. Gregory has trained thousands of addiction professionals in evidence-based practices at numerous state-wide training in evidence-based practices. He was extremely well respected due to his professionalism, tireless energy, dedication to the field, and his strong sense of ethics". Training workshops were "...excellent, engaging, interactive, open and honest without judgment, transparent, fun, inspiring, amazing and highly practical".
About Beacon
The Full Story
The name of Beacon Online and Coaching Academy originated in August 2017 inside the walls of a federal prison where I was incarcerated. The vision of a beacon gave me hope during those challenging times. The name Beacon was selected to give hope and support to the millions of individuals and families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
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Biography
Barry M. Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA is the CEO and founder of Beacon Online
and Training Academy specializing in providing evidence-based training, consulting, and coaching services for correctional institutions and professionals. With decades of experience working on the front lines of the opioid crisis as a clinician, educator, coach, consultant, and national trainer, he is best known for translating the latest research into proven and practical tools professionals can use to help improve people’s lives.
From his personal experiences as a formally incarcerated person and a returning citizen, he now works with jails and prisons to help train correctional professionals who provide evidence-based reentry and rehabilitation services for people in custody. As a criminal justice reform advocate, he joins with others to help advance reentry and rehabilitation programs and policies that work to help people successfully transition back to the community. Dr. Gregory helps jails and prisons implement and evaluate effective reentry and rehabilitation programs. Read More (Resume 2024) About Dr. Barry M. Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA