The Life That Chose Us: Educators with Tourette Syndrome

Jennifer K. Stenger, Ph.D. invites the reader into her own personal experience and the lives of educators who have Tourette syndrome. This inside glimpse of life with Tourette syndrome is a ground breaking meld of personal experiences and sound research. Through in-depth interviews with seven educators, Dr. Stenger explores the experiences and careers of teachers with disabilities. These powerful narratives bring insight into how Tourette syndrome shaped the identity of the teachers and how it shapes relationships within schools. The interviews include experiences related to attaining and retaining employment. Dr. Stenger hopes that the experiences of these men and women will help develop maps for career success for educators with disabilities. As a seasoned teacher who has Tourette syndrome, Dr. Stenger offers her own insights and reflections to some of the first research into the careers and lives of these remarkable educators.