JTC Alumnus John Autry appeared on last week’s episode of the critically acclaimed hit TV show, “GLEE.” He plays the leader of a rival choir and performs a moving rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine.”

John and his mom Priscilla attended JTC’s Demonstration Home and Preschool from 1989 to 1993. The family also participated in JTC’s additional onsite services: Friday Family School and Parent Class.

John e-mailed JTC to say, “I hope my appearance on ‘GLEE’ will inspire other deaf and hard-of-hearing children to follow their dream and know that they too can do it. Again THANK YOU!! I’m glad I had the opportunity to attend JTC. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it were not for JTC.”

Watch John’s performance online here.