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University of Phoenix's Master of Arts pro- gram in elementary teacher education, the release adds. Irvin, his wife and two young children moved to Florida to be closer to family, the release continues. In his new position, he oversees all program- ming for children and youth at the Unitarian Church of Sarasota — from birth to age 18 — as well as programming for parents, the release notes. "The goal of our church's programs is to fos- ter the exploration of ideas and values based on the principles of Unitarian Universalism," said Irvin in the release. "Each class has a cur- riculum designed to encourage and engage children as they listen to stories, discuss ideas, enjoy activities that emphasize the concept presented that day or create a story, song or work of art which shows their interpretation of that idea," he added in the release. "The program strives to create a comfort- able environment that fosters a sense of A young girl prepares a drawing in the Unitarian Church of Sarasota's new children's program. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader March 28, 2014 Page 124