Dr. Thurman Tucker

ORDER BOOK NOW: Titled: Powerful Co-Teaching: Special Education & General Education by Author Dr. Thurman Tucker. BRIEF BIO: Dr. Thurman Tucker is a professional educator, author, special education expert, championship sports coach, mentor, consultant, and a proud father. Dr. Tucker has inspired thousands of children with the power of building relationships. As he travels the country in and out of urban, suburban and rural schools, his message is a simple one: “for genuine success, we must build relationships with children.” A passionate teacher at heart, mixing his experience from the streets and collegiate education to reach individuals from all walks of life. Born and raised on welfare in the hardcore streets of Flint, Michigan. Dr. Tucker teaches the mindset, skillset and toolset to youth, adults, and educators about living the life of a humble devoted American citizen. Dr. Tucker earned a Bachelor's, Master's, ED.S, and Doctor’s Degree (Ed.D) with an astounding 4.0 GPA. For his excellence in academics, he was chosen to be a member of the Alpha Chi and Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Societies. Doctor Tucker is a K-12 professional licensed Special Education teacher and also holds a license for Administration and Supervision (Principalship) for grades PreK-12. This championship winning basketball coach; coaching experience includes college, high-school, middle school, elementary and AAU. Coach Tucker has developed and mentored several NBA & overseas professional and collegiate athletes. He has worked alongside Hall of Fame NCAA D1 National Championship Coaches; Tubby Smith and Tom Izzo. Furthermore, he has worked with legendary NAIA and future hall of famer basketball coach, Lonnie Thompson. Dr. Tucker was robbed at gunpoint in his home on Jackson Street; when four individuals broke into his house and shot several times at his head.