Dickerson told the crowd that he took the job so he could help and teach young people. I hope you give me that opportunity. I have a two-year contract and I didn't work as hard as I did to get back to where I am, just to run away. I honestly believe that. He was sentenced in March 1994 and released from prison in November 1995.
People make mistakes.
I made a big mistake, a huge one. That was not enough for some parents. I don't want him in our schools. Principal Bill Morton said he recommended Dickerson's hiring because he had the experience to help run the school. The Associated Press contributed to this report.