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Ron Clark
BiographyRon Clark’s outstanding success with students from low-wealth areas of North Carolina and New York City led him to be named Disney’s American Teacher of the Year. He is a New York Times Best Selling author, and his classes have been honored at the White House on three separate occasions. Ron’s teaching experiences in New York City are the subject of the uplifting film, The Ron Clark Story, starring Matthew Perry.Currently, Mr. Clark serves as a teacher and administrator at the Ron Clark Academy, an award winning and internationally acclaimed middle school in Atlanta, GA. The school serves as a training site for educators, and each yearthousands of teachers and administrators from around the world visit the school to be trained in their methods for helping all students achieve success.
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Featured Keynote ProgramsMove Your Bus! Keys to productivity, motivation and success in the workplace!
Teamwork is crucial to the success of any business, and as acclaimed author and speaker Ron Clark illustrates, the members of any team are the key to unlocking success. Imagine a company as a bus filled with people who either help or hinder a team’s ability to move it forward: drivers (who steer the organization), runners (who consistently go above and beyond for the good of the organization), joggers (who do their jobs without pushing themselves), walkers (who are just getting pulled along), and riders (who hinder success and drag the team down). It’s the team leader’s job to recognize how members fall into these categories, encourage them to keep the “bus” moving by working together, and know when it’s time to kick the riders off.
In the tradition of Who Moved My Cheese? and Fish!, Move Your Bus is an accessible and uplifting business parable that illustrates Clark’s expert strategies to maximize the performance of each member of a team. These easy to implement techniques will inspire employees and team leaders alike to work harder and smarter and drive the organization to succeed.
Reboot, Reset and Elevate!
Educators have had a rough few years, but in this dynamic and passionate new keynote, Ron Clark provides inspiration, data-proven strategies and innovative techniques that will fire up educators and equip them with the tools they need to ensure that every child finds success. Through hilarious stories and concrete examples from his own classroom, Ron takes the audience on a fantastic journey that will leave them inspired, informed about new trends in education and ready to reboot, reset and elevate!
Improve Your School's Climate and Culture
People from all over the world visit the Ron Clark Academy to learn how Ron and his team build a successful climate and culture in their school, and in this dynamic and high-energy keynote, Ron will provide the audience with over one hundred ways they can infuse joy, proven strategies and exciting techniques for taking their school to the next level!
"The Aliens is Coming!"
During this keynote focused on the state of education in the world, Ron Clark informs the audience about data trends, test score results and an analysis of his journeys to classrooms and school districts in all 50 states. "The Aliens is Coming," is focused on the challenges we are facing in the American education system, but Ron delivers it in a way that is uplifting, inspiring and filled with hilarity! Educators will leave with concrete examples of how they can improve their teaching methods and their schools, but they will also leave feeling hope and a promise for a new tomorrow.
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Featured Books
Move Your Bus
by Ron Clark
New York Timesbestselling author and award-winning educator Ron Clark applies his successful leadership principles to the business world in this effective and accessible guidebook, perfect for any manager looking to inspire and motivate his or her team. Includes a foreword by bestselling author and FranklinCovey executive Sean Covey.
Teamwork is crucial to the success of any business, and as acclaimed author and speaker Ron Clark illustrates, the members of any team are the key to unlocking success. Imagine a company as a bus filled with people who either help or hinder a team's ability to move it forward: drivers (who steer the organization), runners (who consistently go above and beyond for the good of the organization), joggers (who do their jobs without pushing themselves), walkers (who are just getting pulled along), and riders (who hinder success and drag the team down). It's the team leader's job to recognize how members fall into these categories, encourage them to keep the "bus" moving by working together, and know when it's time to kick the riders off.
In the tradition ofWho Moved My Cheese?andFish!,Move Your Busis an accessible and uplifting business parable that illustrates Clark's expert strategies to maximize the performance of each member of a team. These easy to implement techniques will inspire employees and team leaders alike to work harder and smarter and drive the organization to succeed.
The Essential 55
by Ron Clark
From the Disney Teacher of the Year and New York Times bestselling author comes the classic guide to bringing out the best in your students, revised and updated for today's teachers and parents.
Over 1 million copies sold!
When Ron Clark walked into his fifth-grade class in rural North Carolina, he was confronted with disinterested children in desperate need of structure and compassion. Brainstorming how best to reignite their love of learning, Ron created 55 lessons. Soon his fifth graders were reading at a sixth-grade level, engaging in class, and loving school. What's more, they were gaining something crucial: self-respect.
These lessons evolved into The Essential 55 - guidelines for students on how to live and interact with others. Ron lit a fire under parents and teachers around the world to raise their standards and expect the most from their students.
The Essential 55 features a new foreword from Ron and a fresh take on his classic rules, with eight new and updated guidelines. Ron's ideas show that with determination, discipline, and regular rewards, the children you stick by will be the children you come to admire.
The Excellent 11
by Ron Clark
When The Essential 55 was published, Ron Clark became a tireless promoter, traveling the country to speak to large groups of teachers and fans. And when his Oprah appearance shot the book onto the New York Times bestseller list, he kept the heat on. We can expect the same tenacious commitment to promoting his follow-up book, The Excellent 11.The Excellent 11 contains eleven sections, with each one focusing on a theme directly related to teaching and raising children. Ron Clark draws from his own experience to give advice, telling personal stories that demonstrate the significance of each theme within the learning environment--an environment that extends beyond the classroom and into the larger world. Using themes ranging from Adventure, Ingenuity, and Humor to Dedication, Creativity, and Love, Clark provides a road map for both parents and teachers who want to enrich their children's learning experiences.
The End of Molasses Classes
by Ron Clark
New York Times bestselling author and educator Ron Clark challenges parents, teachers, and communities everywhere embrace a difference in the classroom and uplift, educate, and empower our children.
Read this book to find out why so many across the country have embraced these powerful rules.
- Set the electric tone on day one
- Teach your children how to study--don't expect it to come naturally
- Don't constantly stress about test scores
- Not every child deserves a cookie
- Lift up your teachers. No, really, lift them up!
- If kids like you all the time, you're doing something wrong
- Don't be a penny parent
Be different. Be bold. Join in.
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Featured ReviewsRon Clark is a dynamo of education – frequently moving teachers from cheers to tears as he shares his extraordinary approach in “Mover Your Bus” to accelerating student achievement to new heights. We are “On Board” for starting a REVOLUTION in education!
Dr. Jennifer Scrivner, Principal
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy
He hit a home run way out of the ballpark! The keynote could not have been more perfect for us. People were coming out of the room so charged up with energy, inspiration, and commitment that they all felt like supermen and women!
Laura L. McCullough, Ph.D.
Kentucky Department of Education
Ron was incredible! I've just finished reviewing the evaluations from his event. His presentation has generated book studies at many of our schools and many conversations amongst ALL employees. Ron was a real hit!
Matthew D. Britt IV, ARRA Program Coordinator
Frederick County Public Schools, MD
Everyone here at Discovery Charter School is still talking about Ron's visit. Our teachers were overwhelmed by his presentation, his personality and charm, his insight and wisdom, his ability as a public speaker, and most of all his passion for teaching.
Sandy Myers
Discovery Charter Schools
Ron's energy level throughout the presentation kept the attention of the audience, and his delivery style was outstanding. On behalf of the Iowa Association of Alternative Education and its members, a big thank you goes out to both Ron Clark and PSB.
Greg McCullough
Iowa Association of Alternative Education
You are without a doubt the most inspiring person I have ever heard speak. I am most impressed by your ability to inspire everyone in the audience to be better people. Keep up the great work.
Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
East Carolina University
Thanks again for speaking at the conference. We all loved you, and the evaluations were outstanding! Several individuals noted that you are the best speaker they have ever heard, and I would have to agree with them.
Event Planner
North Carolina Association of Educators
Ron Clark is able to captivate an audience unlike anyone I've ever heard before. I watched an audience of 650 sit spellbound as he shared his struggles and triumphs as an educator. Anyone who hears him will feel rejuvenated and inspired.
Executive Director
Georgia Department of Education
I have been in the education business a long time. I have never heard anyone as engaging & enthusiastic as Ron. He was funny, touching, poignant, and moving. I believe we all wanted to hug him and I believe he would have let us! He was a joy to be around.
Allison Foster
Newport News Public Schools
Unbelievable! I cannot tell you the energy that was in my school the very next day. I had teachers dancing in the classrooms on Friday morning. He was fabulous and entertaining. My teachers enjoyed him and it made me want to get back in the classroom.
Angie Brunini
St. Richard Catholic School
It was great! And he was great!! Our staff was so energized by his speech! As one teacher said, we always take care of the 'how to teach' but this time we took care of our souls.
Kathleen Hushek
Sanger Unified School District
He was wonderful and everyone just loved him. They have been talking about him all week. We were very impressed, especially with the wonderfully personalized book signing time. Thanks so much!
Sue Dommeyer
Pearson NCS
Ron came and spoke at our school. It was at 7pm and I was tired. I teach high school and get up really early. I was so impressed and glad I stayed. He was amazing.
Katherine Nichols
MCPS
Your experiences and discussion at our Summer Choice Institute on "The Essential 55" were inspiring for teachers and administrators, and the information you provided on making a change and touching each student was encouraging and motivating to all.
Lois Lee, Executive Director of School Choice and Parental Options
Miami-dade County Public Schools
Our audience was motivated by your speech. You scored very highly on the post-event evaluations & we have been told that you were the highlight of the conference. You are an inspiration & a man of great vision and calling. Thanks for sharing both with us!
Yolanda Adams, Administrative Assistant
Western Region Education Service Alliance
By a variety of measures, the GAEL Winter Conference was an outstanding success. Thank you for your contributions to this important leadership development activity. Without question, your presentation was one of the highlights of the event!
Jim Puckett, Director
Georgia Association of Educational Leaders
It was fabulous!!!!! Everyone said that having Ron and then Kim was the best year ever. Kim also conducting a breakout session for middle and high school language arts teachers--that was terrific. I will definitely be seeking your help for next year.
Sharon Lessley
Marshall County Board of Education
Ron was AMAZING!!!! Our Chamber of Commerce CEO/President sent me a note that stated, ". . . this was a first-class affair . . . I can count on one hand the truly great events I've attended and this is one of them. . . . "
Kelly Hohman, Marketing Director
North Central Ohio Educational Service Center
Ron Clark welcomed back and energized the employees of the Scottsdale Unified School District for the 2018-19 school year. He reminded all of us that students come first and that we need to work hard each and every day to promote positive interactions and engagement in order to be successful academically.
Dr. Steve Nance, Assistant Superintendent
Scottsdale Unified School District
Ron was unlike any speaker we have had in 12 years of producing the event. His energy, comedy, passion and message resonated with every person in the room. I highly recommend him for any audience.
Jessica Drake, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Leadership
Institute at Columbus State University
What can I say about Ron Clark's outstanding presentation to 1,300 Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma teachers, administrators, and support staff Monday, August 8!! From start to finish, he was inspirational in every way with such a personal, relevant, direct, and highly entertaining speaking style. Rarely are so many people equally inspired by a speaker, but the feedback was unanimous, Ron Clark knocked it out of the park
Paul Waters, Program Director
Avedis Foundation
We couldn't have asked for a more inspiring, energizing, relevant opening to our school year! He is an authentic role model for educational leadership, and he speaks with an amazing authority and command of what really happens in today's schools.
Alexandra Hoskins, Chief of Staff
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
The evening with Ron Clark exceeded my expectations. He was a delight to host and had an outstanding, motivating message in Benson Auditorium full of educators. The audience was on the edge of their seats as Ron hopped, danced, and rapped his message into our hearts--modeling his unique, effective teaching style. He lived his advice as he looked into eyes of his fans--some waiting over two hours to meet him--and asked about their lives. His enthusiasm was definitely contagious
Kim Kirkman
Harding University
The evening with Ron Clark exceeded my expectations. He was a delight to host and had an outstanding, motivating message in Benson Auditorium full of educators. The audience was on the edge of their seats as Ron hopped, danced, and rapped his message into our hearts--modeling his unique, effective teaching style. He lived his advice as he looked into eyes of his fans--some waiting over two hours to meet him--and asked about their lives. His enthusiasm was definitely contagious
Kim Kirkman, Executive Director
American Studies Institute
Bringing Ron Clark to visit Apopka and speak to nearly 900 teachers and administrators was like passing out mega doses of B-12! All of our teachers raved about his presentation and left inspired and rejuvenated! They laughed, they cried and they laughed UNTIL they cried! Thank you, Ron, for doing what you do best .inspiring other educators to step outside their comfort zone and take teaching and learning to the next level!
Caroll Grimando, Principal
Wolf Lake Elementary
I had heard a lot about Ron Clark and viewed his clips on You Tube, but seeing him in person was another level. He was very energetic, humorous and inspiring, and from the moment he hit the stage the crowd was mesmerized. We enjoyed having him in SW Georgia and have already inquired about him returning in April 2020. Definitely worth every penny!
Marcus Johnson, Director of Customer Service & Community Relations
Phoebe Health
Ron Clark, you add so, so much to our meetings! Our membership adores you and the chat was blowing up during your presentation:
Diane
The Childcare Success Company
Ron Clark
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