What one man's life taught a community | Dicky Barlow | TEDxYouth@MBJH

Jerome Lewis touched the lives of many. Richard “Dicky” Barlow, the Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools, shares his story about getting to know the late Jerome Lewis, the beloved custodian at Crestline Elementary School who won Cintas Corporation’s “Janitor of the Year” award months before he passed. Most importantly, he shares what Jerome taught the community of Mountain Brook about living and dying. Richard “Dicky” Barlow was appointed Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools in 2009. Mr. Barlow received his B.S. and Certification in Science Education and Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision from Georgia State University. He earned his Ed.S. in Educational Administration at the University of Montevallo and his doctorate at Samford University. Prior to his appointment as superintendent, he served as principal of Mountain Brook High School from 2001 to 2009 and Assistant Principal from 1996 to 2001. Before joining Mountain Brook Schools, Mr. Barlow served in a number of positions as an educator in Georgia, including Assistant Principal and Student Intervention Specialist. He taught science and coached basketball and cross country. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx