Front of the Class

Download or read book Front of the Class written by Brad Cohen and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2008-11-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational story of how one man overcome his challenges with Tourette syndrome to become Georgia’s First Class Teacher of the Year. As a child with Tourette syndrome, Brad Cohen was ridiculed, beaten, mocked, and shunned. Children, teachers, and even family members found it difficult to be around him. As a teen, he was viewed by many as purposefully misbehaving, even though he had little power over the twitches and noises he produced, especially under stress. Even today, Brad is sometimes ejected from movie theaters and restaurants. But Brad Cohen’s story is not one of self-pity. His unwavering determination and fiercely positive attitude conquered the difficulties he faced in school, in college, and while job hunting. Brad never stopped striving, and after twenty-four interviews, he landed his dream job: teaching grade school and nurturing all of his students as a positive, encouraging role model. Now a Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie Event available on streaming platforms Front of the Class is now in e-book format for the first time and includes a new epilogue.