On working with a student with cerebral palsy... 2018 NY Teacher of the Year, Christopher Albrecht

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Channel: Google for Education · 2018 · Education

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2018 New York Teacher of the Year Christopher Albrecht once had quintuplets in his fourth-grade classroom—one of whom suffered from cerebral palsy, yet dreamed of becoming a police officer. Albrecht, well aware of the boy’s physical limitations, which included being unable to see or run, nonetheless wanted to help the boy live out his dreams. Hear Albrecht talk about his devotion to helping the student believe in himself and pursue his dreams, no matter what.

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