Background
Sr., George Henry Irby, was born on July 7, 1949 in Blackstone, Virginia, United States. Son of Harry and Maurice (Copeland) Irby.
Sr., George Henry Irby, was born on July 7, 1949 in Blackstone, Virginia, United States. Son of Harry and Maurice (Copeland) Irby.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Virginia State University, 1971. Master of Education in Administration and Supervision, Virginia State University, 1972. Postgraduate in Urban Service, Virginia State University, 1986.
Teacher health and physical education Blackstone Junior High School, Virginia, 1973. Assistant principal Amelia County Elementary School, 1976—1978, planning principal, 1978—1979. Assistant principal Brookland Middle School, Richmond, Virginia, 1979—1980.
Supervisor compensatory education Virginia Department Education, since 1980. Director migrant education Virginia, since 1980. Extern personnel administrator Richmond Public Schools, 1985.
Served to captain United States Army, 1973-1976.
Member of Amelia Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1976-1979, Outstanding Jaycee award 1978, Outstanding Young Men in America award 1983), Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Middle School Association, Virginia Middle School Forum, National Migrant Education Association, National Association Secondary Principals (secretary 1983-1984), Scabbard and Blade Club, Knights of Columbus, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Marsha Jeter, June 16, 1973. Children: George Junior, Joi Marshae.