What makes THE RON CLARK STORY different from other movies about teachers?
THE RON CLARK STORY is based on a real individual who worked at an inner-city school who got results from the students. I have done high-school movies, but Ron Clark is a real person who has set an example for others. Ron Clark being a real person separates this movie from others. Q: Describe Principal Turner’s first impressions of Ron Clark. A: The first impression is that he is a guy who is certainly out of his element. He is a white guy coming into a predominately black school, and he kind of behaves like a kid. Initially my character doesn’t believe Ron is able to handle the demands of the job, that he’s the wrong person for the position. But there is something about his eagerness that makes him appealing to Principal Turner. Q: How does Ron Clark gain the trust of students who have run off every previous teacher? A: He earns the kids’ trust by letting them know he expects more. He reinforces this ideal by saying they are better than bad grades and bad attitudes and capable of much
