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Teacher of the Year Finalist
Dr. Miranti R. Murphy
Boulevard Heights Elementary School
Dr. Miranti Murphy pursued her education at Duke University,
earning a Doctorate of Education. Now teaching third grade,
Murphy has taught in Broward County Public Schools for 28
years working with students from the talented to the challenged,
providing them with a positive and rewarding educational
experience.
Murphy’s dedication to the teaching profession is that of a
scholar who constantly and effectively remains updated on the
latest trends and research. Counted on as a master teacher,
she is in charge of staff development of the Common Core
Curriculum Standards. She is a true go-getter. Selected as the
District’s Marzano Trainer Cadre, she supports other educators
in professional growth by actively training groups of teachers in
accountability measures and evaluation processes.
Murphy believes that her role as a teacher is to motivate,
challenge and engage students for life-long learning, as well as
to actively involve parents in the process. She believes that in
order to have infl uence on students, teachers must understand
what motivates them and become an integral part of their daily
lives. Murphy, who considers herself an extended member of
her students’ families said, “Unifi ed partnerships and shared
accountability among teachers, students, parents and the school
are essential because each is interdependent of the other.” She
has earned the respect of students, parents, colleagues and the
entire community.
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