MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis School Board member and community activist Sara Lewis is being remembered for her passion after she passed away at her home Monday.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools said in a statement Tuesday, “Today, we learned of the loss of Sara Lewis, a retired school board member who fought fiercely for equity and educational excellence. May the bright light of her legacy guide us to build the Memphis our children deserve.”
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Sara Lewis (Courtesy: Memphis-Shelby County Schools) -
Courtesy: Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Lewis was on the Memphis School Board before it merged with Shelby County. But before that, she was a teacher and assistant superintendent.
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton noticed Lewis’ passion when they both were at LeMoyne College.
“She was very, very bright, articulate, energetic and opinionated,” he said.
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Lewis impressed Herenton even more when he became Memphis School Superintendent.