William Ryan Clarke of Decatur was recently named Director of Adult Basic Education and General Education Development at East Central Community College in Decatur, announced ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin.

Clarke, who begins his new duties on July 1, 2010, currently serves as AEMS Input Manager/GED Examiner for the College’s Adult and Continuing Education program, a position he has held since 2003.   

In this new position, Clarke is responsible for directing the College’s ABE/GED activities in Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and Winston counties.

A graduate of Newton County High School, Clarke received an associate’s degree from ECCC, a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in counselor education from Mississippi State University-Meridian.