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About Talbot
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Hours |
| Monday |
7:45-1:45 |
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Tuesday |
7:45-1:45 |
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Wednesday |
7:45-12:30 |
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Thursday |
7:45-1:45 |
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Friday |
7:45-1:45 |
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Grades-
Pre-K through grade 5 |
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Colors-
Orange and
Blue |
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Mascot-Tigers |
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Principal
Mr.
Brad Burklew
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Brad Burklew has
been a teacher and administrator in the Alachua
County Public Schools for 21 years. He
spent 15 years in classrooms as a teacher and 6
years as an administrator.
He has taught at Shell, Talbot and Norton
Elementary Schools. Mr. Burklew has also served
as an Assistant Principal at Metcalfe Elementary
and Eastside High Schools, and as a Principal at
Waldo Elementary School.
Originally, he was
from Eau Gallie, Florida. He attended the
University of Florida and received his
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Elementary
Education. He earned a Specialist Degree
in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on
Educational Leadership and Teacher Education. |
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Talbot's Mission |
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"To teach
children in a way that promotes academic growth and
life-long learning within a safe
environment which recognizes the diversity of children's
needs and abilities." |
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William S. Talbot |
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Elementary School
was named after
William S. Talbot, also known
as "Tiny" Talbot. He was 5'4", very portly and very personal. To quote his friend
and peer, Tommy Tomlinson, he was a "One Man Personnel Department". Whether, he
was serving as teacher/coach, principal or superintendent, he knew everyone by
name. He started in the Alachua school system, August 1, 1946 and retired
October 31, 1980. During his 36 years, he coached and served as Principal
at Sidney Lanier when it was K-6th grade, Buchholz Jr. High and finally at GHS.
He ran for Superintendent and polled the most
popular votes in Alachua County elections for
his first term. He served two, four year terms as
Superintendent before retiring. As Superintendent he effectively and efficiently
assisted Alachua County's transition during the tumultuous years of segregation.
Those who served with him have many fond memories of his effectiveness as a
leader. |
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W.S. Talbot
Elementary School
5701 NW 43 Street
Gainesville, FL
32653
phone (352)-955-6716
fax (352) 955-7132
Original
Creative Artwork included on website done by
Dinah Jones,
Art Teacher at Talbot 1985- present
copyright
2007
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