John Corcoran is coming to Michigan!
. In 1961, John Corcoran graduated from college.
By 1979, he had taught high school students for 17 years.
In the early 1980's, he developed over $50 million in real estate.
In 1987, John Corcoran learned how to read.
You do not want to miss this opportunity to hear author and literacy advocate John Corcoran speak! He is a highly sought after international speaker who has an intense desire to positively impact literacy in our country and has amazing story to share.
Presentations are free and open to the public
Books will be available for purchase at both presentations
Presentations and Book Signing
Flushing, MI Monday, May 24th, 2010
Fruitport, MI Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
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John Corcoran Presentations
Monday, May 24th, 2010
7pm
Book signing following Presentation
Flushing High School Auditorium
5039 Deland Rd. Flushing, MI
Sponsored by:
Flushing Rotary Club
Flushing Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Book Signing 6:30pm Presentation 7pm
Fruitport Middle School Auditorium
3113 E. Pontaluna Rd. Fruitport, MI
Sponsored by:
Fruitport Community Schools
No charge for admission
John Corcoran is the author of the book, The Teacher Who Couldn't Read, a memoir chronicling his years as an illiterate student, his 17 years as an illiterate high school teacher who finally learned to read at the age of 48, and his experiences after he learned to read. Corcoran's 1994 autobiography catapulted him into the national spotlight as a literacy advocate and champion for those who linger in the sub-culture of illiteracy. Corcoran's second book, Bridge to Literacy: No Child - or Adult - Left Behind is a powerful call to action to eradicate illiteracy still prevalent in America. In his second book, Corcoran's compelling personal experiences as a advocate for literacy the past twenty years are interspersed with interviews of researchers, public school educators, policy makers, community-based literacy educators, parents, learners, media, and service organizations.
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