A Journey of Discovery -

New Adventures Every Day!

Welcome and Recognition of Special Guests - Ellen Minter, President

Scholarship Awards - Sonya Terry

Media Educator Awards - Donna Edringer (2009 Media Educator of the Year)

Grants - Scott Smith

Service Award - Debbie Core

Greetings - Dr. June Atkinson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Barbara Moose, Vice President

Keynote Speaker - Ron Clark

Ron Clark has been called "America's Educator." In 2000, he was 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. He has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, and Oprah, and Ms. Winfrey has even named him as her first "Phenomenal Man." Ron's teach- ing experiences in New York City are the subject of the uplifting film, The Ron Clark Story, starring Matthew Perry, better known as Chandler from Friends.

In 2003, Ron Clark released the New York Times Bestselling book "The Essential 55" which includes the 55 expectations he has of his students, as well as all individuals, young and old. Ron's second book, "The Excellent 11," released in August 2004, is a "Must Read" for teachers, parents and everyone who wants the children in their lives to find happiness and achieve success!

Meet Ron as he autographs copies of his books for those in attendance.