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A Smile As Big As The Moon

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Michigan High School football coach and special education teacher, Mike Kersjes (played by John Corbett) is a good teacher that only wants the best for the children he teaches. Being a special needs teacher is not the easiest of jobs though and for Kersjes (pronounced like surges but with a k) has the help of assistant teacher Robynn (played by Jessy Schram) who is able to connect with the students on a more softer side that they need. Some of the students get out of control forcing Mike to get a little strict but while out on a school trip, the kids learn about NASA Space Camp. Once Mike learns about the camp and how much the students can gain if they are able to attend, he sets his goals on getting his students in. However, Mike finds out that NASA Space Camp doesn't offer any program for special needs children.  And, with disabilities like Tourette syndrome, Downs Syndrome, dyslexia, eating disorders, anger problems, and other disorders, NASA just is