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Alvin Irby
Educator - Social Entrepreneur - Comedian
Alvin Irby, M.S., MPA, is a multifaceted professional who transitioned from being a kindergarten teacher to a distinguished social entrepreneur, comedian, and author.
He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service focusing on Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, a Master's degree in General Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Grinnell College.
Alvin Irby's remarkable journey encompasses various leadership roles, including being the Founder & Chief Reading Inspirer at Barbershop Books, CEO of Alvin Irby LLC, TED Resident at TED Conferences, Education Director at The Boys' Club of New York, Founding Kindergarten Teacher at KIPP NYC, First Grade Teacher at NYC Department of Education, and Assistant Teacher at Bank Street College of Education.
His impactful initiatives include establishing the Reading Holiday Project and the renowned Barbershop Books program, emphasizing the importance of literacy and representation in early childhood education through innovative and community-centric approaches.
