The Ron Clark Story

The Ron Clark Story2006

The Ron Clark Story is a 2006 television film starring Matthew Perry. The film is based on the real-life educator Ron Clark. It follows the inspiring tale of an idealistic teacher who leaves his small hometown to teach in a New York City public scho… more »



Ron Clark:
Y'landa, good morning. Do you have a list of the public schools in Harlem?

Y'landa:
Sure I do, baby. [Y'landa hands him the phonebook]

Ron Clark:
Okay, thank you.

Y'landa:
What do you want school listings for?

Ron Clark:
I'm a teacher.

Y'landa:
And you wanna teach - up in Harlem?

Ron Clark:
Yes.

Y'landa:
Well then, honey, you're gonna need something else. Personal injury lawyers. [she flips through the phone book] Cause once your white behind goes on up in there they be carrying you back up the same way you went in. What kind of foolishness is this? Going on up there and all trying to teach? You know you ain't gonna...

Ron Clark:
Okay thank you.

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