ECU alumnus Ron Clark to speak in Greenville

East Carolina University alumnus and Disney Teacher of the Year Award Winner Ron Clark will speak at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Greenville Barnes & Noble.
Clark will speak about his teaching experiences and present details on his new book, “The End of Molasses Classes.” A question and answer session will follow.
Clark is creator of the Ron Clark Academy that was nationally highlighted during the 2008 presidential election. He was featured on the Oprah Winfrey television show and his life story was made into a television movie, “The Ron Clark Story,” starring Matthew Perry.
Clark has authored two additional books, “The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator’s Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child,” and “The Excellent 11: Qualities Teachers and Parents Use to Motivate, Inspire and Educate Children.”
He is a 1994 graduate of the ECU College of Education and a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. His work with disadvantaged students in both rural and urban areas and his methods for engaging children in the educational process have gained international attention.
For additional information, contact Barnes & Noble at (252) 321-8119 or e-mail crm2775@bn.com.