So - back to the point of this blog. My friend Kendall and I were lucky enough to get to visit the Ron Clark Academy this past week. Who is Ron Clark you ask? Well...some of you may remember a little made for TV movie...The Ron Clark Story...
Or...you might have read his book (featured on Oprah)
But if you aren't familiar with either - he was teacher of the year in 2001 - and in my eyes - still is. He is one of those rare individuals who knows how to bring learning to life for kids who may not want to learn. He makes it fun. He makes it something that these kids, no matter what their background, love to do. He is silly and innovative and has a passion for what he does. And Kendall and I were able to watch this man in action. He took all the proceeds from his book and instead of buying himself a nice little house - he built a school in inner city Atlanta for underprivelaged kids - The Ron Clark Academy. At this school, Kendall and I met some of the most polite and respectful students who were so enthused to be in school. And I can't blame them. I sat in their math class and watched their teacher walk on their desks, sing and dance to current songs changed into math songs... I watched as they experienced learning in a hands on manner. In their language arts class, they learned what it is like to really use adjectives in many different manners... I watched as they 'bumped' their words in social studies. And most importantly, I watched how they encouraged each other to do the best they can.
If you haven't watched his story, I encourage you to. This man has really opened my eyes to the fact that I can make a difference in my kids lives. So thanks RC - in the 48 hours that I was there - I have fallen in love. (ha - that was a joke - and a referecnce to what he said to me in my autographed copy of his book - if only it was true).
Here are Kendall and I as we embark on our journey -
And here is Mr. Clark sporting the Blalack 'math nerds are cool' tshirt -
After we became 'slide certified'
And of course - our favorite picture - me making a fool of myself -
5 comments:
It looks like you and RC really hit it off! It's great that he has inspired you...maybe I should make a trek out there (:
I hope you are feeling better!!!
I heard some rumor that JT's butt got a shout-out during the conference.
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Glad you and Kendal had a great trip!
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