Shirley Hunter Murphy

Background

Murphy, Shirley Hunter was born on June 29, 1947 in Atlanta. Daughter of John Henry and Ruby Lee Hunter.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Morris Brown College, 1969; Master in Reading, Atlanta U., 1978; Certified in Administration, West Georgia College, 1991; Education Specialist in Administration, Jacksonville State University, 1994; postgraduate, U. Sarasota, since 1995.

Career

Teacher, Social Circle (Georgia) City Schools, 1969-1970; teacher, DeKalb County School Sys., Decatur, Georgia, 1970-1980; reading specialist, DeKalb County School Sys., Decatur, Georgia, since 1980.

Achievements

• Shirley Hunter Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy Reading specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Finance secretary American Business Women's Association, Atlanta, 1989-1994. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, International Reading Association, Professional Association Georgia Educators, DeKalb Association Educators.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, traveling, baton twirling.

Connections

Married Robert Leslie Murphy, July 10, 1979 (May 1979). Children: Lisa Denise, Ricardo Leslie.

Father:

John Henry Hunter

Mother:

Ruby Lee Hunter

Spouse:

Robert Leslie Murphy

child:

Ricardo Leslie Murphy

child:

Lisa Denise Murphy