Baton Rouge native Barry Jackson found his calling unexpectedly in a classroom — in his former middle school, Kenilworth Middle School. Although he graduated from McNeese State for radio and television broadcasting and from Southern University with a master's in mass communications, the classroom was where Jackson discovered his life's purpose.

Through teaching, coaching and leading for over 30 years in East Baton Rouge Parish schools, Jackson impacted hundreds of students. Many still consult him today with life decisions. Jackson coached football, basketball, softball and volleyball. Remarkably, every student athlete he coached graduated from high school. In his lengthy career, Jackson also served as dean of students and athletic director at Tara High School.

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