Head of the Class

Last night my mom and I watched the movie Front of the Class which she recorded ages ago. It was based on a true story and the book with the same title. Her friend recommended it to me since it's about a teacher and my thoughtful mom recorded it and saved it all these months until I was home to watch it with her.

The story is about a teacher who has Tourette's Syndrome and his journey to overcome obstacles he faced because of his disability in order to obtain a teaching job. I really liked this film and thought it did a very good job shedding light on what Tourette's Syndrome is, showing a positive role model of someone who does not let his disability "win," and also highlighting how accepting children can be if they are educated about something. Throughout the film, the main character Brad  was always open and honest about his disability and welcomed questions from his interviewers and his students. Both my mom and I cried during the film, so if you can track it down or read the book bring your tissues! It is based on a true story and it's definitely a story of perseverance worth knowing.

If I didn't make you interested, here is some more info from the national tourette sydnrome association:

Front of the Class (published in September 2005) is an inspiring
true story of incredible challenges and unwavering determination.
As a child with Tourette Syndrome, Brad was beaten, mocked
and shunned. Some thought he was possessed by the devil.
Others, including members of his own family, refused to be seen
with him in public. As an adult, Brad overcame all odds to become
an award-winning teacher of the year for the state of Georgia.

Brad is an inspiration in overcoming life’s challenges. Nothing, not even Tourette Syndrome, stops him from pursuing—and achieving—his goals.

I have also seen Toy Story 3 (LOVED it and definitely bring your tissues), Eclipse, and When in Rome. Now that Mom and Dad have hit the sack, I am tuning into the Bachelorette. I caught the end of Chris Harrison's interview with Jake and Vienna about their breakup and it was intense! Did you see it?? Jake definitely seemed like a very different person and not in a good way. I was never a huge fan of Vienna, yet she seemed truly hurt and upset by his actions and he seemed cold and cruel! I didn't really think their relationship would last, but it's crazy that they are having such a nasty breakup and that they would agree to do an interview and then fight on screen!