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U.S. Air Date: October 6, 2008

The Pain of Illiteracy


John Corcoran and his wife, Kathy, describe his former struggle with illiteracy and urge parents to not give up on children who struggle with learning difficulties.

 

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John CorcoranJohn Corcoran is a public speaker and the author of two books, The Teacher Who Couldn't Read and Bridge to Literacy. He is also founder and president of the John Corcoran Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the eradication and prevention of adult illiteracy. Corcoran has served on numerous commissions and boards, including the board of the National Institute of Literacy — a position he was appointed to by President George H.W. Bush. John's wife, Kathy, has worked as a nurse in elementary and secondary schools since 1965. The couple has been married for more than 40 years and resides in California. They have two adult children and five grandchildren.

 

 
 
 

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