Background
McMurry, Idanelle Sam was born on December 6, 1924 in Morganfield, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Sam Anderson and Aurelia Marie (Robertson) McMurry.
McMurry, Idanelle Sam was born on December 6, 1924 in Morganfield, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Sam Anderson and Aurelia Marie (Robertson) McMurry.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1945; Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1946.
Teacher English, Abbot Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, 1946-1950; Teacher English, Hockaday School, Dallas, 1951-1954; Teacher English, San Jacinto High School, Houston, 1954-1955; dean of girls, Kinkaid School, Houston, 1955-1963; headmistress, Harpeth Hall School, Nashville, 1963-1979; headmistress, Hockaday School, Dallas, 1979-1989, retired; now private school consultant, The Education Group, Dallas. Board of directors Ednl. Records Bureau, 1979-1985, trustee, 1980-1985.
Board directors Texas council Girl Scouts United States, 1980-1982, Town North Young Men’s Christian Association. Trustee Winston School, 1979-1985, Special Care School, 1979-1981, Asheville School, Manzano Day School. Member National Study School Evaluation (board directors 1979-1983), Headmasters Association, National Association Indiana Schools (board directors 1974-1984, academy committee 1974-1979, secretary 1978-1980, chairman 1980-1984), Southern Association Indiana Schools (president 1974-1975), Tennessee Association Indiana Schools (president 1967-1968), Mid-South Association Indiana Schools (president 1972-1973), Indiana Schools Association Southwest (vice president since 1967), National Association Principals Schools for Girls (secretary 1970-1972, president 1975-1977, council 1970-1979), National Association Secondary School Principals, Country Day School Headmasters Association (executive committee 1984-1987, vice president 1988-1989), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (administrative council 1974-1977, central reviewing committee 1972-1977, vice chairman secondary commission 1975-1976, chairman 1976-1977, board directors 1976-1981), Ladies Hermitage Association, Vanderilt Aid Society (secretary 1971-1973, president 1994-1996), Indiana Education Services (trustee 1980-1988, chairman 1986-1988), Susan Komen Foundation (advisory board), Belle Meade Club, Centennial Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Beta Phi.