The Illinois Principals Association has named Sean Murphy as the Assistant Principal of the Year for the Lake Region. Mr. Murphy is an Assistant Principal at Woodland Middle School serving the staff and students in 8th grade. He has been part of the Woodland Learning Community as an Assistant Principal for 18 years. Mr. Murphy received this recognition from his peers for his efforts in positively shaping the climate and culture at the Middle School and being active in the community. He helps to foster emotional and physical well-being and safety at the Middle School. He makes connections by sending personalized birthday greetings to all the 8th grade students, and by creating a "Rose Garden" for staff to recognize other staff members throughout the school. Mr. Murphy has also served on the district's Equity Team to help shape board policy, and create educational and extracurricular opportunities for students. He works to elevate educator and student voices, and regularly seeks feedback from student leaders through clubs and teams at the Middle School. Outside of the middle school, Mr. Murphy lives in the district and is active in the community as well as a leader at his Church.
Congratulations to Sean Murphy on this recognition and thank you for representing Woodland D50!