John Corcoran has been a passionate advocate for literacy for over ten years. Author of the amazing autobiography, The Teacher Who Couldn't Read, John was appointed to the National Institute for Literacy by President George Bush, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and subsequently served on the Board of the Institute under President Bush and President Clinton.

John has given presentations in forty-four states, in Canada and Europe to students, professional and volunteer teachers, teacher candidates, service organizations, policy makers, and prison inmates, as well as numerous small business and Fortune 500 companies. He has appeared on 20/20, the Oprah Winfrey show, Larry King Live, and Phil Donahue.

The John Corcoran Foundation was created to promote literacy through John's advocacy efforts, through support of special literacy projects, and through the development of tutoring programs which provide the highest quality research-based instruction. Come into our website to learn about John's amazing story and about how to contact him to order his book and/or tape; to speak to your group or organization, or to provide high quality tutoring services for your school.