ABOUT BRAD COHEN
Living with Tourette Syndrome can be a challenge, but Brad Cohen believes he has overcome his disability by living life to its fullest. Brad has been a highly respected teacher for 14 years. Brad is currently an Assistant Administrator in Cobb County, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Brad previously taught second and third grade at Tritt and Mountain View Elementary in Cobb County, was the technology lab instructor at Stripling Elementary School in Gwinnett County and was responsible for the staff development as an Area Lead Teacher for several schools.
Brad has not only taught reading, math and computers, but he also teaches his students how to accept people for who they are, no matter what their disability may be. One of Brad’s biggest honors was the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year Award for the State of Georgia. Brad received this award for both his outstanding teaching and positive role model abilities.
Brad attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois where he graduated Cum Laude and received his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. He went on to attend Georgia State University where he received both a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Specialist Degree in Leadership and Administration. Brad later was recognized as the Bradley University Outstanding Young Alumnus.
Brad has been active with the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia where he served on the Board of Directors. He started an overnight summer camp for children who have Tourette’s and has traveled around to help other camps in the US. He speaks to parents, teachers, children, and adults about his experiences with Tourette Syndrome.
Brad volunteers with many community events. Brad was the chairman of Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society in both Roswell and Cobb County. He has been a little league coach for a 4th grade baseball team. He was recognized for his community involvement and selected as a semi finalist in the Ben and Jerry’s Citizen Cool Contest. Brad was named the Atlanta Braves/Bell South Excellence in Education winner and was presented with an award at Turner Field. During the baseball season, Brad used to be found at Turner Field where he worked part time as one of the Atlanta Braves mascots. He is no longer one of the mascots as he now focuses on his book and speaking engagements. Last but not least, Brad is married to his wife Nancy.
Brad has been featured on Oprah, CNN, Inside Edition, People Magazine, The New York Times and several other magazines and newspaper articles. Brad was published in a book titled, Getting Personal, Stories of Life with Tourette Syndrome. This was Brad’s first published work. Now, Brad’s first official book, Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had, is available in hardback and paperback in book stores across America. It was named the Education Book of the Year. Hallmark Hall of Fame featured Brad's story as a CBS made for television movie which aired on CBS. Since the first airing of the show, it has been seen across the world on various stations. Brad hopes to share his story about overcoming obstacles. This motivational and inspirational story will show people that you can succeed no matter what disability you may have. It also reminds educators about the difference they make.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BRAD ON HIS WEBSITE: http://www.classperformance.com/
FRONT OF THE CLASS: THE BOOK
Learn more about the book by clicking here
FRONT OF THE CLASS: THE MOVIE
Learn more about the movie DVD by clicking here
Living with Tourette Syndrome can be a challenge, but Brad Cohen believes he has overcome his disability by living life to its fullest. Brad has been a highly respected teacher for 14 years. Brad is currently an Assistant Administrator in Cobb County, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Brad previously taught second and third grade at Tritt and Mountain View Elementary in Cobb County, was the technology lab instructor at Stripling Elementary School in Gwinnett County and was responsible for the staff development as an Area Lead Teacher for several schools.
Brad has not only taught reading, math and computers, but he also teaches his students how to accept people for who they are, no matter what their disability may be. One of Brad’s biggest honors was the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year Award for the State of Georgia. Brad received this award for both his outstanding teaching and positive role model abilities.
Brad attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois where he graduated Cum Laude and received his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. He went on to attend Georgia State University where he received both a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Specialist Degree in Leadership and Administration. Brad later was recognized as the Bradley University Outstanding Young Alumnus.
Brad has been active with the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia where he served on the Board of Directors. He started an overnight summer camp for children who have Tourette’s and has traveled around to help other camps in the US. He speaks to parents, teachers, children, and adults about his experiences with Tourette Syndrome.
Brad volunteers with many community events. Brad was the chairman of Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society in both Roswell and Cobb County. He has been a little league coach for a 4th grade baseball team. He was recognized for his community involvement and selected as a semi finalist in the Ben and Jerry’s Citizen Cool Contest. Brad was named the Atlanta Braves/Bell South Excellence in Education winner and was presented with an award at Turner Field. During the baseball season, Brad used to be found at Turner Field where he worked part time as one of the Atlanta Braves mascots. He is no longer one of the mascots as he now focuses on his book and speaking engagements. Last but not least, Brad is married to his wife Nancy.
Brad has been featured on Oprah, CNN, Inside Edition, People Magazine, The New York Times and several other magazines and newspaper articles. Brad was published in a book titled, Getting Personal, Stories of Life with Tourette Syndrome. This was Brad’s first published work. Now, Brad’s first official book, Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had, is available in hardback and paperback in book stores across America. It was named the Education Book of the Year. Hallmark Hall of Fame featured Brad's story as a CBS made for television movie which aired on CBS. Since the first airing of the show, it has been seen across the world on various stations. Brad hopes to share his story about overcoming obstacles. This motivational and inspirational story will show people that you can succeed no matter what disability you may have. It also reminds educators about the difference they make.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BRAD ON HIS WEBSITE: http://www.classperformance.com/
FRONT OF THE CLASS: THE BOOK
Learn more about the book by clicking here
FRONT OF THE CLASS: THE MOVIE
Learn more about the movie DVD by clicking here
Living with Tourette Syndrome can be a challenge, but Brad Cohen believes he has overcome his disability by living life to its fullest. Brad has been a highly respected teacher for 14 years. Brad is currently an Assistant Administrator in Cobb County, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Brad previously taught second and third grade at Tritt and Mountain View Elementary in Cobb County, was the technology lab instructor at Stripling Elementary School in Gwinnett County and was responsible for the staff development as an Area Lead Teacher for several schools.
Brad has not only taught reading, math and computers, but he also teaches his students how to accept people for who they are, no matter what their disability may be. One of Brad’s biggest honors was the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year Award for the State of Georgia. Brad received this award for both his outstanding teaching and positive role model abilities.
Brad attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois where he graduated Cum Laude and received his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. He went on to attend Georgia State University where he received both a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Specialist Degree in Leadership and Administration. Brad later was recognized as the Bradley University Outstanding Young Alumnus.
Brad has been active with the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia where he served on the Board of Directors. He started an overnight summer camp for children who have Tourette’s and has traveled around to help other camps in the US. He speaks to parents, teachers, children, and adults about his experiences with Tourette Syndrome.
Brad volunteers with many community events. Brad was the chairman of Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society in both Roswell and Cobb County. He has been a little league coach for a 4th grade baseball team. He was recognized for his community involvement and selected as a semi finalist in the Ben and Jerry’s Citizen Cool Contest. Brad was named the Atlanta Braves/Bell South Excellence in Education winner and was presented with an award at Turner Field. During the baseball season, Brad used to be found at Turner Field where he worked part time as one of the Atlanta Braves mascots. He is no longer one of the mascots as he now focuses on his book and speaking engagements. Last but not least, Brad is married to his wife Nancy.
Brad has been featured on Oprah, CNN, Inside Edition, People Magazine, The New York Times and several other magazines and newspaper articles. Brad was published in a book titled, Getting Personal, Stories of Life with Tourette Syndrome. This was Brad’s first published work. Now, Brad’s first official book, Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had, is available in hardback and paperback in book stores across America. It was named the Education Book of the Year. Hallmark Hall of Fame featured Brad's story as a CBS made for television movie which aired on CBS. Since the first airing of the show, it has been seen across the world on various stations. Brad hopes to share his story about overcoming obstacles. This motivational and inspirational story will show people that you can succeed no matter what disability you may have. It also reminds educators about the difference they make.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BRAD ON HIS WEBSITE: http://www.classperformance.com/
FRONT OF THE CLASS: THE BOOK
Learn more about the book by clicking here
FRONT OF THE CLASS: THE MOVIE
Learn more about the movie DVD by clicking here
Brad has been active with the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia where he served on the Board of Directors. He started an overnight summer camp for children who have Tourette’s and has traveled around to help other camps in the US. He speaks to parents, teachers, children, and adults about his experiences with Tourette Syndrome.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BRAD ON HIS WEBSITE: http://www.classperformance.com/
CAMP TWITCH AND SHOUT
Camp Twitch and Shout (7 Minute Video) VIEW NOW
Brad help start a one week overnight camp for children ages 7-17 with Tourette syndrome. Located at Camp Will-A-Way outside Atlanta, GA in partnership with Camp Twin Lakes. Here children are able to go and enjoy the camping experiences without fear of being different. Many of these kids have difficult times making friends while others have never met someone with Tourette syndrome.
At camp the children focus on their strengths and enjoy positive experiences so when they return home and struggle in the real world, they will be able to look back at all the things they were able to accomplish at camp and say, “I can find success because I was successful at Camp Twitch and Shout.”
One camper stated, “I wake up every morning thinking that I’m one day closer to camp.”
Learn more about Camp Twitch and Shout by visiting www.camptwitchandshout.com
Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation, Inc.
885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-#354
Roswell, GA 30075
678-561-BCTF(2283)
mailto:brad@bradcohentourettefoundation.com
http://www.bradcohentourettefoundation.com/