Memorial Day Weekend:Front of the Class on The Hallmark Movie Channel
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013Save the Date!
Front of the Class will air on The Hallmark Movie Channel on Sunday, May 26th at 9pm (EST)
Visit website for more information about when it will be on TV!
http://www.hallmarkmoviechannel.com/
You can download the Teacher’s Guide to use the movie in your classroom here: http://www.classperformance.com/movie-teachers-guide-for-movie/
You can buy the DVD to watch in the future here: http://www.classperformance.com/movie-front-of-the-class-dvd-signed/
Cheers
Brad
Front of the Class Will Air Two Times This Weekend
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Front of the Class will be on The Hallmark Movie Channel this weekend two different times.
Friday, March 29th at 6pm (EST)
Saturday, March 30th at noon (EST)
Check local listings to confirm.
Be sure to look for my cameo appearance with my wife right after the orchestra concert when I’m getting up from my seat and heading to the stage. You’ll see us in the background as some of the teachers in the room.
That scene took about 8 hours to film. It was a long day, but the director said, that was the one scene he had to get right to make the movie really be successful.
You be the judge! Did they get it right?
Enjoy watching Front of the Class! It’s my favorite movie of all time and I hope it will become your favorite too.
Cheers,
Brad
Hallmark Channel Now Featuring Front of the Class
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010What do Martha Stewart and Front of the Class have in common?
They will both be featured on the Hallmark Channel! The first viewing will be on Saturday, April 3rd at 9:00pm/est. Look for reruns to continue throughout the year.
Feel free to spread the word to those who missed it the first few times. This is your chance to learn more about Brad Cohen and Tourette syndrome. Check out Jimmy Wolk, Patricia Heaton, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kay and so many other wonderful actors as they help the world discover that dreams can come true!
Get updated on Brad’s new foundation too. The Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation is up and running. Sign up on this website for updates.
If you like the movie, be sure to check out the award winning book too. It makes for a great present to educators or anyone looking for an inspirational story. Buy the book or DVD now!
Cheers, Brad
Showtime! Front of the Class on CBS!
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Set your DVR’s now for an encore presentation of Front of the Class on CBS, Saturday, February 6th at 8pm (est). Please be sure to spread the word to friends and family members. This is one movie you will not want to miss. And if you have already seen it once, you know you’ll want to see it again.
If you have Tourette syndrome or you know someone who faces a challenge in life, this is a movie that could change your life. Teachers, don’t miss this movie! If you don’t believe me, that’s ok. I’m not bias. But this is my new favorite movie of all time!
If you do miss it or you’re interested in owning a copy of the DVD, you can find it in your local Hallmark store or feel free to buy an autograph copy from my website. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation, visit our new website: www.bradcohentourettefoundation.com
As always, I appreciate the support!
Cheers, Brad
Brad Featured on C-SPAN2 Book-TV
Sunday, April 19th, 2009I Want to See “Front of the Class” Read Around the World!
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
The Arch? A Circus? The Eiffel Tower? A Baseball Game? On the Airplane? Let’s get creative folks!
I’m looking for pictures of you reading my book “Front of the Class.” E-mail me a picture of you reading “Front of the Class” along with your name, the location the picture was taken, and the city/state you are from. I will begin posting these pictures on my website so others can see them. Have fun and don’t forget your book on your next trip!
Cheers,
Brad
Change? What kind of change will you make?
Monday, January 19th, 2009
Change is never easy, in matter of fact it is one of the hardest things to do. In order for someone to truly change, they need to be motivated. But motivated by what?
That’s my challenge today! Is it possible for me to make others think about what changes they need to make in their own life? I guess I first need to find a focus and that focus will be for teacher. It doesn’t matter if you have been teaching for 1 year and are still new to the profession or if you are a 30 year veteran who is about to retire.
Front of the Class reminded me that teachers can change! After the movie aired on CBS, I received thousands of emails. Many of them were from teachers saying “Thank You” for reminding them the impact they have on children in the classroom. Many teachers like me get so caught up in the paperwork, politics, parent needs, and the curriculum that we sometimes forget why were became teachers. It is for the children! Students must come first!
I know I wanted to be that teacher that I never had. I wanted to make a difference in our schools and help all students believe in themselves and help them learn to the best they can be. But often times we may lose perspective because of high stakes testing during this age of accountability. I’m standing up now and reminding teachers not to forget why they became a teacher.
I also remind teachers that it is never too late to change the way you work in your classroom. Don’t be afraid of change, befriend change! Change can be one of the best things you can do for your students. As teachers, we must be able to change our instruction in the classroom as education changes in society. As the standards change and become more rigorous, so must our teaching practices.
If I was truly sick and had cancer or a chronic disease, would I want my doctor to treat me the same way they treated patients 25 years ago. NO, NO, NO! I would want the latest and greatest that medicine has to offer. Just like the medical field, the education field is changing too. Research has been going on to show how kids learn best and it is important to follow the research in order to give our student the best education has to offer.
Many viewers and reader of my story said Front of the Class reminded them that they need to be a little more patient, a little more aware of what life is like for kids who have challenges in the classroom. Some challenges can be seen by others, but many challenges are not. As teachers, we must learn to communicate with our students and listen to their voice. We need to hear how they learn best. We need to know what they need in the classroom. We need to see that maybe, it is not the child who needs to change, but it is us as teachers who need to do the changing.
I remember hearing once that when I teach in my classroom, only 1/3 of my class learns the same way I do. Most teachers teach the same way they learn. That means we are probably not hitting 2/3 of our class in the most effective way. So, what changes do we as teachers need to make?
- Listen
- Listen
- Listen
Listen to everyone. Listen to the researchers. Listen to moms. Listen to the dads. Listen to administrators. Listen to the new teachers. Listen to the veteran teachers. Listen to my story where I share with others what it was like to grow up being different and all I wanted was to be treated like everyone else. Listen to your students. Because that is who we are here for.
In the “real” world, you would listen to your clients. If you didn’t, they may fire you or just leave and go somewhere else. They may actually give you some sort of advice that would help you in the field or help themselves. In the field of education we need to listen to our students or else we will fail them. It is our job as teachers to make a difference in the lives of every single student we work with. What better way to make a positive change in the life of a child then to just sit back one day and listen.
What changes will you make this year? Will you make these changes for one day or for the rest of your career? I guess it all depends if you are listening to your students.