GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Renai Sparrow teaches 3rd grade at Lawton Chiles Elementary. She’s been teaching for 17 years, 13 of those in 3rd grade. “They’re fun. I have a good group. They’re very sweet, they’re very helpful, they’re excited to be here at school so it’s nice. I have a group that likes being with me at school each day” said Renai.