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Mr. Murray BCSD Employee of the Month |
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January 19, 2017 |
By Principal Lisa Iverson
I believe without a doubt that the difference
between good and great teachers is that great
teachers are always learning. We at Naples
Elementary have a school full of great teachers,
and I get to recognize one of them.
Mr. Jason Murray is the fourth grade teacher at
Naples Elementary. Mr. Murray joined the
Wolverines this year after moving with his wife,
Andra, and their two children from Seattle.
I will always remember getting a call last
spring from Mr. Murray. His wife had recently
been hired as the Director of Curriculum and
Instruction for Lake Pend Oreille School
District, and Mr. Murray was looking for a
position in a nearby district.
I’m not one to believe in fate, but I kind of
believe that fate brought Mr. Murray to Naples
Elementary.
It’s one thing to hear about differentiation
being done in the classroom, but it’s a totally
different experience to see it happening. As
educators, we always try to meet the needs of
all of our students, and I can say that Mr.
Murray is able to incorporate different teaching
styles into his classroom that meets the needs
of ALL students.
It really is an incredible thing to watch.
All of Mr. Murray’s kids know that not only does
Mr. Murray care for them, he also believes in
them.
It seems like a simple concept that if your
students know you are there for them no matter
what, then they are willing to take risks and
participate fully in class. Not all teachers can
do this, but Mr. Murray can.
He has a real knack for getting his kids to try
things and take academic chances. If you want to
see how a student-led classroom operates, then
you need to visit Mr. Murray’s class.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Murray has really
stepped up and helped out Naples Elementary in
major ways. He’s going to be attending a
training this month so he can help the district
meet the needs of our GATE students.
Just last week, while our custodian was busy
shoveling our sidewalks, Mr. Murray gave up his
prep time, picked up a vacuum and got to work.
Mr. Murray has a positive presence on the
playground and in the hallways. Linda Lee,
Naples Secretary, says that “Mr. Murray is
always positive and optimistic. He’s willing to
do more, and he’s super funny.”
The students and staff really enjoy working with
him. He brings a level of professionalism that
is appreciated by students, staff, and parents.
It’s with great honor that I recognize Mr. Jason
Murray as Boundary County School District’s
Certified Employee of the Month for December.
Thank you, Mr. Murray for making Naples
Elementary a fun place to work, play, and grow.
Go Mr. Murray! And Go Wolverines! |
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