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Linda Murphy

Associate Director, Literacy Programs

What I like most about my role within the Center is…

I love working with teachers, thinking about effective practice together, and creating an instructional path of success for our students.

What I believe in

All students can learn, and it is our job to create the instructional path for them to achieve.

Previous work highlights

Principal of an intermediate school, Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies and Reading, District Trainer for Literacy Collaborative Intermediate, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader.

Favorite book

I have many favorites, and the list keeps growing!

Fun fact

I love to read! I also enjoy being in the mountains and on the beach.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, State University of New York Oswego
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Stony Brook State University
SDA in Educational Administration, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

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Featured Blog Posts

September 22, 2023 Irene Fountas, Director

Calling All Coaches: Consider Small Language Moves for a Big Impact  

If you are a coach, teacher leader, principal or other administrator, you may not fully realize how your language impacts each educator in your school community.

September 12, 2023 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

Getting to Know Your Readers

Observational assessment, in the form of a benchmark reading conference, is a good way to begin the journey of teaching literacy in the new school year.

August 10, 2023 Genevieve Arcovio, Literacy Trainer

A World of Songs, Poems, and Nursery Rhymes 

Have you considered the many benefits of using songs, nursery rhymes, and poetry in your classroom? Here are some recommendations as you get started.