Ron Iannone, ’62, professor in the College of Education and Human Services at West Virginia University and founder of West Virginia Public Theatre, has published two books. In addition, he will be going back to the theater to help with fundraising and audience development.
His first book, “School Ain’t No Way/Appalachian Conscientiousness,” was written several years ago as an attempt to offer a curriculum that was more humanistic and relevant to the lives of poorer and rural children. Specifically, an experimental program was designed and implemented for 34 middle school students. The results were shared in a daily journal format.
His second book, “A Not So Normal Family,” takes place in Port Byron, New York. One of the major characters, Bo-Jean Franklin, was a victim of violence when she was 12. Now, several years later, she is twice divorced and sharing her two daughters with her ex. As the man convicted for the violent attack many years ago is set to be released on parole, things come to a head for Bo-Jean and her family. Both books are available at the Book Exchange and Amazon.
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