
Mr. Connolly Has ALS | Promo
Preview: Season 3 Episode 8 | 30s
In 2014, Gene Connolly was diagnosed with ALS. Follow him in his final year as principal.
In New Hampshire, Concord High School Principal Gene Connolly was known for his non-stop energy and the innate ability to connect with the school’s 1,600 students. However, in 2014, he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). MR. CONNOLLY HAS ALS follows his final year as principal, and invites students to ask questions - personal and tough - about living with the disease.
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Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support provided by Mobility Works and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation.

Mr. Connolly Has ALS | Promo
Preview: Season 3 Episode 8 | 30s
In New Hampshire, Concord High School Principal Gene Connolly was known for his non-stop energy and the innate ability to connect with the school’s 1,600 students. However, in 2014, he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). MR. CONNOLLY HAS ALS follows his final year as principal, and invites students to ask questions - personal and tough - about living with the disease.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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