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Superintendent Dyer prepares to retire at end of school year

Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Merrianne Dyer chats with students Tuesday morning during coach Kraig Peebles’ physical education class at Enota Multiple Intelligence Academy. Dyer dropped by the school to inspect the gym’s tile flooring, which may be replaced with a traditional wooden floor.

0507dyer1 — Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Merrianne Dyer chats with students Tuesday morning during coach Kraig Peebles’ physical education class at Enota Multiple Intelligence Academy. Dyer dropped by the school to inspect the gym’s tile flooring, which may be replaced with a traditional wooden floor.

Merrianne Dyer originally turned down the offer to be Gainesville City Schools superintendent, and even six years later claims she was not qualified for the role. “I did not think I had the background or experience,” she said. “Well, I didn’t have the background or experience.