W.W. Irby Elementary Archives

‘It Was On My Heart’: First-Time Local Author, Hairstylist Brings Hair Positivity To Elementary School Students

November 23, 2020 Arts and Entertainment, Education, Florida Good

The reading series aims to forge connections between local leaders and students through bedtime stories.

There Was An Increase In Alachua County Teacher Retirements Ahead Of The 2020-21 School Year

September 16, 2020 Coronavirus, Education

The Alachua County School District saw about 67 teacher resignations and 23 retirements leading up to the start of school, according to district records.

Oak View Band Director Named Alachua County Teacher of the Year

February 5, 2016 Education

Lori Pirzer, band director at Oak View Middle School, was named Alachua County's 2016 Teacher of the Year Thursday night. Pirzer will go on to represent Alachua County in the statewide competition for Florida's 2017 Teacher of the Year.