The Teacher Who Could Not Read
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — John Corcoran graduated from college and taught high school for 17 years without being able to read, write or spell.
…Corcoran later attended Palo Verde High School in Blythe, Calif. He cheated his way through high school, receiving his diploma in June 1956. He stole tests and persuaded friends to complete his assignments. Corcoran earned an athletic scholarship to Texas Western College. He said his cheating intensified, claiming he cheated in every class and graduated with a bachelors degree in education.”
link: Retired Teacher Reveals He Was Illiterate Until Age 48
Wow..the quality of education in America. How can a man who received his bachelors in EDUCATION none the less graduate both high school and college without the school district at least throwing up any red flags! Makes you question your education after hearing a story like that..The worst part of it all…he is proud of cheating his way
through life and doesn’t regret his lifestyle.
Tina
Tags: Education, Reading, Writing
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