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Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Breaking Barriers: One Man's Journey from Illiteracy to Advocacy
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Welcome to Cage-Free Voices Radio Network, where we delve into stories that inspire and educate. In this episode, your host, The Queen Bathsheba, introduces us to Mr. John Corcoran, a man who learned to read at the age of 48 after decades of struggle due to auditory discrimination problems.
John shares his personal journey, from being misunderstood and labeled in school to becoming a beloved teacher and advocate for adult literacy. His story highlights the importance of multi-sensory learning approaches and the need for educational systems to embrace neurodiversity.
Join us as we explore John's transformative journey and discuss the significant impact that literacy has on individuals and communities. This episode is a testament to resilience and the power of education.
If you want to learn more about John Cochran's story, follow him on social media at the Cochran Foundation on Facebook, and don't forget to check out his book, The Teacher Who Couldn't Read: One Man's Triumph Over Illiteracy.