Iris Bailey

Professional Background

Bailey’s historical professional résumé, published by the Florida League of Mayors, describes an Alachua County teaching career beginning with substitute teaching in 1995 and teaching at Buchholz High School from 2001. Her work included science and exceptional-student education, curriculum preparation and student activities. The résumé lists degrees from Santa Fe Community College, the University of Florida and Nova Southeastern University. Its mayoral title is historical; Archer’s current city roster identifies her as vice mayor.

Experience

• Archer Seat 2 commissioner; first elected December 2016, re-elected August 2020 and April 2024; currently vice mayor.
• Alachua County substitute teacher, 1995–2001; Buchholz High School teacher from 2001, per historical résumé.
• Buchholz Common Core curriculum leader, September 2013–June 2014.

Education

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  Nova Southeastern University: Educational Specialist, Science, June 2010; master’s, Educational Leadership, June 2007, per historical résumé.

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  University of Florida: BS, Nutritional Science, April 1998.

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  Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida: AA, August 1993.

Office & Authority

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Sources & Further Records

Biography & Background

Official Records

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