Advertisement

Preschool Educator opens new center in SouthShore

 
Honorary Deputy Mayor of Riverview Dennis Napoli, delivered a proclamation to Alford & Ashe Academy's Sarah Ashe during a recent Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce celebration at the new learning center. Photo by Mo Ogilvie, Mo2vated Photography
Honorary Deputy Mayor of Riverview Dennis Napoli, delivered a proclamation to Alford & Ashe Academy's Sarah Ashe during a recent Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce celebration at the new learning center. Photo by Mo Ogilvie, Mo2vated Photography
Published Nov. 30, 2018

GIBSONTON — Alford & Ashe Academy recently celebrated its opening as the SouthShore's newest private school educating infants through pre-kindergarteners.

The academy offers before and after school care for students through the third grade.

Sarah Ashe, the director of education who was raised in Key West but now resides locally, has worked in the field of education for 27 years and has worked in pre-schools as a manager for 20 of those years.

"I take pride in the level of education provided to families and also take pride in seeing a school building full of successful children," she said in her bio. "I endeavor to provide a service to schools that are in need of increased enrollment and a sound educational team. "

The academy is located at 7739 Gibsonton Drive just east of Gibsonton Elementary School, about 1½ miles west of I-75.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuition ranges from $90 for 4-year olds to attend three days to $190 for a full 5-day infant program. The morning VPK program is free.

Before and after school programs range from $40-$75 depending on need. Annual preschool enrollment and registration fees also apply.

Appointments to tour the facility can be made by calling (813) 443-9136. Learn more online at alfordandasheacademy.com, including information regarding their hand-on teaching philosophy, the curriculum overview for the various age groups and information about the staff and teachers.

SHARE YOUR NEWS: If you have an item for Everybody's Business, contact Eric Vician at ericvician@yahoo.com.