John Thomas Murray

Background

Murray, John Thomas was born on October 11, 1951 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of John Thomas and Margaret (Keegan) Murray.

Education

Associate of Arts, Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, 1972; Bachelor, State University of New York, Oswego, 1974; Master of Education, St. Lawrence University, 1983.

Career

Instructor of photography and art, Jefferson Community College, Watertown, 1975-1984; instructor basic and advanced photography, Jefferson Community College, Watertown, since 1989; instructor art, Indian River Center School, Philadelphia, since 1979. Judge, official Olympics of the Mind, Watertown, 1982. Guest lecturer St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 1977, State University College at Potsdam, New York, 1978.

Achievements

• JOhn Thomas Murray has been listed as a noteworthy fine arts educator, photographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Photographer United Way campaign, Jefferson County, 1988. Member of New York State United Teachers, Indian River High School Teachers Association (chairman discipline committee, chairman effective schools, president), Kiwanis (New York State secretary Circle K 1970-1971).

Interests

• Avocations: music, reading, stained glass, woodworking, computers, volleyball.

Connections

Married Kathryn O'Driscoll. Children: Kevin Ryan, Bridget Margaret.

Father:

John Thomas Murray

Mother:

Margaret (Keegan) Murray

Spouse:

Kathryn O'Driscoll

child:

Kevin Ryan Murray

child:

Bridget Margaret Murray