Sometimes we find those good stories that have much to say. No tears – but one filled with pride and joy. I saw this on the CBS Evening News last week. Enjoy.
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Saw this last week too, Remarkable and Inspiring story.
Larry,
Well said … and thanks for visiting.
Hi Frank,
I can’t watch the video as it is not allowed in my country.
We really are a bad lot here in Oz you know.
Mags,
In seems everyone outside of the US is blocked, even Canada! I just added a direct link to CBS News on the post. Hope you revisit.
Had a bit of trouble with the video at the link you put in, but watched it with no problems here
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57445821/n.y-blind-high-school-teacher-sees-students-like-no-other-educator?tag=currentVideoInfo;videoMetaInfo
A truly amazing story, and the respect the kids give him as well is just fantastic, he is obviously very good at being a teacher.
Mags,
Great story in many aspects. Sorry about the video hitch, and thanks for sharing the link.
I couldn’t watch the video. It’s not allowed in my country. How annoying – I do love a good story. xx
Spiced,
Sorry about that. I just added a direct link to CBS News on the post. Hope you revisit.
What is the saying and Kelly Clarkson song “what does not kill you makes you stronger.”
Kellie,
Good point … and glad you got to see this because it seems that everyone outside of the US can’t! Thanks for visiting.
I am sorry dear I can’t watch but it should be nice…. Thanks and Love, nia
Nia,
Sorry about that. I just added a direct link to CBS News on the post. Hope you revisit.
oh no i couldnt watch it,not available in my country,do write about it a bit if possible
Soma,
Oh no. Well … I just added a direct link to CBS News on the post. Hope you revisit.
Sadly, can’t watch it!
Ginger,
Sorry about that. I just added a direct link to CBS News on the post. Hope you revisit.
Cheers – will do
Unfortunately this video is not available in my country
Could you summarise the points?
Colline,
Sorry about that. I just added a direct link to CBS News on the post. Hope you revisit.
Don’t worry. I’ll be back
I kept looking at the screen for quite sometime even after the video was over..
It was heartwarming to see he got that chance to pusue his passion,
its uplifting to see others will have chance cos he took that step
its comforting to see how he taught the students not just the subject but what being human is all about…
what a great news..can’t thank you enough for this share…i am so glad i came back.
Soma,
There are many good stories here – the teacher, the students, the hiring administrator – yes, all about “what being human is all about.” Well said, and thanks for returning.
Nice story. They’re learning so much more than history in that class!
Westminster,
For sure, great lessons for life. Thanks for visiting.
whoops commented from the *wrong* account!
Nancy,
Oops happen.
very inspiring! Thanks for sharing! Sorry I have been absent from commenting the last few weeks (travel and getting back into routine)
Mimo,
No need to apologize as I know you have been travelling … but I do appreciate your visits. Many thanks for stopping by.
I love success stories such as this. It seems everyone wins. Certainly the students who have enjoyed a respected teacher will carry his/her lessons throughout their lives … in this case, I would think the most valuable lesson is that being handicapped does not necessarily mean being disabled.
Orples,
“Everybody wins” says a lot. Thanks for sharing.
It’s great to hear of someone with a “disability” still being able to do what they want. I have to admit, I had a great Social Studies teacher (with no disabilities) who rarely used ANYTHING other than his own story telling skills and a few maps and posters. Well, those, and me teaching the section about the German attack on Soviet Russia. That’s me, the walking, talking teaching aid!
John,
I can imagine you livening up your history class! Meanwhile, I also thought you would appreciate the fact of this teacher teaching history. Thanks for commenting.
The story carries every element~ its heartbreaking and courageous ~tho’ CBS isn’t a choice channel. poignant indeed! Deb
Deborah,
This was a great find my CBS. Thanks for commenting.
Frank! This guy is so awesome! I love this guy. How can anybody feel sorry for themselves when someone can do stuff like this? Okay, I’m going to go write a book now.
Les,
Well said! (and with a dose of humor). Thanks for stopping by.
What a wonderful story, Frank! I am so glad you shared it. I was really touched by how his students admire and respect him. He must be an incredible man! Debra
Debra,
Student reactions where quite the treat! This story simply had a lot of good parts in it. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the link (what is it with restricting playback like so). Always nice to hear students saying good things about their teachers.
Kanerva,
Great question about the restriction. Who knows … I usually post at night, so think how surprised I was to see all the “can’t watch” comments … thus why I now have the link directly to CBS above the video. Nonetheless, the students did impress me too! Thanks for visiting.
Wow what a great story. We watched this one together I can’t even imagine how he could do this it is an amzing story. I wonder how he would correct home work?
What an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing it.
Parrot,
Truly a grand moment, thus glad you appreciated it. Thanks for commenting.
I am looking forward to reading your blog, Frank!
Please return … and I have several NYC bloggers who visit.
For shizzle!
I have a sister who is completely deaf….she hears nothing. She attended a regular school, speaks so well and lip reads so well that most people are unaware that she is deaf. She has just passed her honours at university and was chosen as the best student of the year….at 63. She has worked all her life, many employers thought she was wonderful because she was never distracted by office gossip. She married a deaf man and has 2 hearing children and is a wonderful inspiration for me.
Debra,
Wow … Thanks for sharing the great story about your sister! Cheers to her!!!!
I had no trouble viewing the video and was glad you shared it.
John,
For unknown reason, viewers outside of the US the trouble, thus why I added the direct link into the post. Good story though! Thanks for visiting.