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THE PROBLEM
43 million adults in America are reading at an elementary level or below. 1 in 2 students will not graduate from high school. Basic literacy skills are the gateway to critical thinking, educational success and an abundant life. We must impart these skills to every child and adult and as a result we will see our nation transform.
SOLUTIONS
Second Nature Reading has developed a highly-effective, replicable and scalable model. We’ve achieved significant success using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction both online and at our learning center. Our students make an average of 3 grade level gains in decoding skills after only 20 hours of instruction.
HOPE
Illiteracy, as well as sub-literacy are common threads in our educational, social and economic ills. The good news is that we can teach people to read with proper instruction. It is never too late to learn to read. Don’t give up! Join our cause and spread hope to those lacking basic skills in reading and writing. Spread hope!
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OUR STORY
Founder, John Corcoran
It wouldn't be possible if our President, CEO, and Founder, John Corcoran, never learned to read. He didn't learn to read until the age of 48. As painful as it was, he kept it a secret even while getting his college degree and going on to teach high school for 17 years. Only his wife, Kathy knew the truth, but they never discussed it. His painful childhood and adult experience of being illiterate has driven him to prevent others from suffering the same enslavement. After learning to read himself, he finally came out with his story on various show appearances including the Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes and 20/20. He started the foundation in 1997 to make a way for anyone to learn to read. He has also written and published two books, "The Teacher Who Couldn't Read", "A Bridge to Literacy" and is releasing his third book in the Spring of 2017.
John Corcoran has served on numerous advisory commissions and corporate boards, including the executive board of the Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles. He currently serves on the board of the San Diego Council on Literacy. He was appointed to the board of the National Institute for Literacy by Presidents Bush and Clinton and continues advocating on Capitol Hill.
John Corcoran is a passionate and respected speaker who has spoken across the
United States, Canada, and Europe to students, professional and volunteer teachers, civic groups and organizations, as well as to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. In addition to the shows mentioned above, he has also appeared on Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, the Joan Rivers Show, To Tell The Truth and The Travis Smiley Show and has done over 200 radio and television interviews.
John Corcoran's Timeline
AWARDS
2011
National Coalition Literacy
Leadership Award
Received at the United States Senate
For general information, to request speaking engagements or to sign up for our reading program, please use the form below:
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We are a non-profit organization committed to eradicating illiteracy. All donations we receive directly support this work.
