Richard Patrick Murphy

Background

Murphy, Richard Patrick was born on August 25, 1943 in Des Moines. Son of Leo Davis and Helen Francis (Lynch) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor, Drake U., 1967; Master of Science, Drake U., 1972.

Career

Driver, Yellow Cab/Ruan Cab, Des Moines, 1971-1974; teacher, Ames (Iowa) Community Schools, 1973-1974; research intern, Polk-Story County School System, Des Moines, 1974-1976; program coordinator, Heartland Education Agency, Johnston, Iowa., since 1976. Board directors Iowa Global Education Association, Des Moines, since 1988, State Bilingual Task Force, Des Moines, since 1976. Consultant Bureau Refugee Programs, Des Moines, since 1975.

Adviser Tai Studies Center, since 1980.

Achievements

• Richard Patrick Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy Education professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer United States Peace Corps, Tapanhin, Thailand, 1967-1969, training coordinator, Bangkok, 1969-1970. President Council International Understanding, Des Moines, 1987-1989. Director Des Moines Hunger Hike, since 1988.

President, director Des Moines Child Guidance Center, 1990-1991. Founder Lao Natasin Dance Troup, 1980. With United States Air Force, 1963-1967.

Member National Council Social Studies, National Council Returned Peace Corps Volumes(board directors, secretary since 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: motorcycling, fitness.

Connections

Married Virginia VanBlaricom, March 15, 1980 (divorced 1990). 1 child, Kamala; 1 stepchild, Aaron VanBlaricom. Married Sachiko Tamura, March 21, 1992.

Father:

Leo Davis Murphy

Mother:

Helen Francis (Lynch) Murphy

Spouse:

Virginia VanBlaricom

Spouse:

Sachiko Tamura

child:

Kamala Murphy