We Remember: A tribute to Mr. Robert "Bob" Dickson
TRIBUTE TO BOB DICKSON: West Irondequoit lost a leader and dedicated servant to our community and schools on Saturday, Aug. 28. Mr. Robert “Bob” Dickson passed away after a brief illness. He was 77. He was a teacher in West Irondequoit for 30-plus years and represented the district on the Monroe #1 BOCES School Board, serving as President for the past several years. Please click the link below for details on services for him today and to read a tribute about him by Monroe County School Boards Association Executive Director, Sherry Johnson.
Below is an excerpt:
“Bob was a teacher—an articulate, empathetic individual who ardently believed that continuous learning was the key to lifelong success. Bob was collaborative, engaging, funny and humble, and through his life experiences, he developed a wisdom that he graciously shared with many of our members. Bob cared so deeply for children that it made perfect sense for him to both inspire learning and to lead it. Through his dedication and his care, Bob modeled the true meaning of leadership. He leaves this gift for all of us.”