front of the class

     I watched an inspiring movie "front of the class" on HBO yesterday. The film describes the triumphant story of Brad Cohen, a man who overcomes incredible obstacles to become an outstanding teacher.

     Brad is diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, and he makes funny noises all the time. Because classmates, theachers and other adults don't believe he can't control it, he was teased, misunderstood and punished for disrupting class. Brad has learned to hate school. When a wise and understanding  school principal offers encouragement, amazingly, Brad decides to become a teacher that he never had. But who would put someone with Tourette's in front of the class?

     Even after 24 schools turned him down, Brad refused to give up. Finally, one elementary school gives him a chance. Brad proved a gifted and creative teacher. I think Brad's optimism and determination changed his life, and I am touched by his story.

     For more information about Cohen, visit http://www.classperformance.com/.

     Record what I has learned from the movie by English is very difficult for me, but this is an important practice. Keep going on. By the way, the Chinese movie title is "call me No.1"(叫我第一名).It seems irrelevant.-_-||