Erin Murray

Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in Art Education and licensed in Pennsylvania. Polished in integrating art history, art appreciation and art criticism into all lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate broad range of learning styles and encouraging students to reach fullest potential.

• Studies under Sue Hand, Dallas, PA 1981-1987
• Studied under Anthony Waichulus, Wyoming Valley Art League 2005
• Core Teaching Skills for an Information Age Program, Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 2006
• PLN (Penn Literacy Network) University of Pennsylvania in conjunction with the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 Easton, PA 2012-2013
• Leadership Northeast Impact Class Member of 2022-2023

• PowerPoint and Smartboard, Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA
• Integrating the Technology Standards into the Curriculum, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 2004
• Integrating the Internet: Computer Applications to Enhance Student Learning 2005
• Teaching with Web Quests, The Aster Group 2005
• Studio Art-ACT 48 Credit Course for Teachers Wyoming Valley West School District 2004

• PA Instructional I- Certificate- Art Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 1991
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom- Certificate, Penn State University, Hazleton, PA 2001
• MA Art Therapy- Marywood University, Scranton, PA
• PA ESL Certificate- Intermediate Unit 1 (Erie, PA)

• Historical Committee Member, Diamond City Partnership, Where, 2002, 2003, Served on the historical preservation committee for one year responsible for overseeing historical building preservations as part of downtown Wilkes-Barre revitalization plan
• District Art Department Chair, 2008, present
• Writing curriculum, Wyoming Valley West School District, 2012, present, to align with the Common Core standards
• Managing and teaching spring/summer art classes, VGOGH Gallery, Kingston, PA, June 2013, Enrolling students and marketing the studio art classes
• Committee Member for Accreditation for Growth/Middle States Review, Wyoming Valley West High School, Plymouth, PA, 2001, 2007, This committee is comprised of faculty, administration, students, parents, board members, and business/community leaders. The common goal throughout its existence is to improve and measure student performance in some vital areas within the Wyoming Valley West High School. Developed a common idea and mission statement for the high school and created objectives that could be measured over a certain time period that would increase student performance. These objectives covered three areas: increasing test scores, more proficient scores on the graduation project, and increasing the use of technology in the classroom. I served on the committee, implementing action plans for annual reviews until we come up for accreditation in 2007.
• Technology Action Plan Committee Chairperson, Accreditation for Growth/Middle States Evaluation, Wyoming Valley West High School, Plymouth, 2001, 2007, Served for four years on the technology action planning team which is part of the Middle States Evaluation. Served as chairperson for this committee 2006-2007. This committee oversees the third objective that the planning team created as part of Wyoming Valley West’s goals on how to improve student performance. The technology objective is a non-accredited objective which means it is an objective that will improve the school overall, but not have to show an increase in student performance. It is an objective that does not have to be measured in order to become accredited.
• Student Council Advisor, Wyoming Valley West High School, Plymouth, PA, 2011, 2012, Responsible for fundraising and coordinating homecoming activities, Charitable event planning, Red Cross Blood Drive
• Art Club Advisor, Wyoming Valley West High School, Plymouth, PA, 1998, present, Responsible for fundraising and coordinating club activities, Coordinating NYC Trip to New York City
• Commissioned Mural projects in the Wyoming Valley, 1998, Forty Fort Park, 1998, The Green Acres Apartment complex pool area 2004, Wyoming Valley West High school Class of 1993

• Nominated for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Bio was included in the 6th and 9th Editions 2006
• Selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction for excellence in education by the National Society of High School Scholars, Award Nominee, 2012
• Exhibited work in the Rosetti Art Show 1983-1987
• Juror for the Rosetti Art Show 1990
• Fine Arts Fiesta, Wilkes-Barre, PA 1987-1992
• National Award winner for the Scholastic Art Exhibit, Wilkes University, 1987
• Work is on permanent display at the Wyoming Valley West High School, purchased my work as a student, 1987

• Murray, E. (2001). Squares of Hope- Lesson Plans. http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ArtOQuiltSquaresOfHopeIdea212.htm
• Murray, E (2000). AsterAnchors/WebQuests. http://www.PATeachers.com
• Miner, E. (1999). Masters Thesis: The Therapeutic Effect of Art of Deaf Children. Marywood University.

• Dr. Erin Keating Ed.D, Old Forge Area Superintendent, 300 Marion Street, Old Forge, Pennsylvania, 18518, (570) 457-6721, erin.keating@ofsd.cc
• Dr. Stephen Pugliese, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, President’s Office, 267-284-5050, spugliese@msche.org
• Mr. David Tosh, Wyoming Valley West School District Superintendent, 450 N Maple Ave, Kingston, PA, 18704, (570) 288-6551, Dtosh@wvwsd.org