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

May 5, 2025 Cindy Downend, Associate Director of Literacy Programs

How Will They Learn to Read if They Never Read?

Four ways that school leaders can encourage children to read every day, in and out of school.

April 15, 2025 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

The Joys and Benefits of Interactive Writing in Early Literacy

Interactive writing is a powerful and engaging literacy practice for young learners. It is a collaborative approach where you and the children share the pen to compose text together. This process not only supports early writing development but also strengthens foundational literacy skills in an authentic and meaningful way.

March 28, 2025 Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer

Celebrating the Small Wins

Creating learning environments requires strength-based observations, time to celebrate, and facilitative language that guides, encourages, and energizes learners. Time pressures in schools often interfere with educators’ ability to observe for and celebrate learning. However, securing time to create and sustain learning environments that appreciate, acknowledge, and celebrate learning journeys is possible.