Elec Simon, event emcee and percussion entertainer, interacts with students at Ritchie Elementary School during a performance there Wednesday. Simon has toured globally with the notable off-Broadway show “Stomp” for 20 years and has been a part of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA entertainment team for over a decade, where he continues to perform today. In addition, Simon also serves as a percussionist and emcee for legendary jazz group Pieces of a Dream. Simon was set to visit Madison, Ritchie, and Woodsdale elementaries throughout Wednesday and Thursday, as well as Bridge Street Middle School and Wheeling Park High School. (Photo by Joselyn King)