WILLIAM C. MURRAY
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
Georgia-certified Educator and United States Air Force Veteran with 20 years of continuous experience delivering high-quality, project-based instruction in Career and Technical Education (CTE), specialized Project Lead The Way (PLTW) STEM modules, and Social Studies. Proven track record of developing standards-aligned curricula, managing multi-faceted school programs, and creating secure, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environments for diverse student populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Career & Technical Education | Athletic Director
Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, South Carolina | H.E. McCracken Middle School
08.2010 - Current
- Managed all middle school athletic programs, including scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with district and state athletic policies.
- Managed the athletic budget, allocating resources effectively across all sports programs and facilities.
- Coordinated schedules for practices, games, and transportation while overseeing coaching staff recruitment and training.
- Implemented Project Lead The Way curriculum, facilitating hands-on modules in engineering and design modeling to build student problem-solving skills.
- Taught Introduction to Careers pathways, guiding middle school students through foundational business concepts, technical skills, and career discovery tools.
- Facilitated a project-based classroom environment integrating technology and interactive projects to prepare students for high school CTE tracks.
- Utilized South Carolina Government certification to teach middle school Social Studies during the H.E. McCracken summer program, driving student remediation.
- Maintained accurate grading records and conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress and foster strong home-school partnerships.
Career & Technical Education
Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, South Carolina | Bluffton High School
01.2006 - 06.2010
- Developed and delivered comprehensive CTE curriculum for diverse courses including Personal Finance, Sports Management, and Digital Literacy.
- Provided hands-on instruction in Microsoft Office Suites, equipping students with essential software proficiency and foundational professional skills.
- Designed engaging, project-based lesson plans aligned with South Carolina academic standards to maximize technical skill development.
- Implemented tailored assessment strategies and maintained accurate grading systems to evaluate student software mastery effectively.
- Partnered with families through structured parent conferences and regular communication to support student engagement and career readiness.
Deputy Sheriff | School Resource Officer (SRO)
Jasper County Sheriff's Office
Ridgeland, South Carolina
04.2001 - 01.2006
- Executed comprehensive law enforcement duties, proactive campus security, and foot patrols to ensure the absolute safety of students, faculty, and administrative staff.
- Responded rapidly to tactical emergencies, disturbance calls, and behavioral disputes, implementing immediate de-escalation protocols to resolve conflicts safely.
- Formulated and executed state-compliant emergency operational plans, active threat response policies, and critical safety drills for the entire school campus.
- Acted as a primary, trusted liaison between the Sheriff's Office administration, school board executives, and local community stakeholders.
- Conducted thorough, detailed criminal investigations, processed actionable evidence, and authored high-quality incident reports matching departmental standards.
- Maintained a strong, positive, and active presence on campus, serving as an approachable youth mentor and civic educator for the student population.
Education
Executive Certificate - Public Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06-2024
Master of Science - Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC01-2004
Skills
- Civics and Government Instruction
- Social Studies Education
- CTE STEM Instruction
- PLTW Design and Modeling
- PLTW Green Architecture
- PLTW Computer Science for Innovators and Makers
- PLTW Building for a Better Future
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology Integration
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Google Classroom)
- Student Data Systems (Infinite Campus, PowerSchool, GA SLDS)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Assessment and Data Analysis
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Professional Collaboration
- Written and Verbal Communication
Professional Honors
- South Carolina Middle School Athletic Director of the Year, SCAAA, 2023-2024
Certification
- South Carolina Department of Education Educator Certificate, Business, Marketing or Computer Technolgy, Law Enforcement, Government
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Professional Certificate, Political Science (6-12), Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (6-12), Business Education (6-12), Computer Science Endorsement
- Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA), National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
- Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Center for Credentialing & Education
Affiliations
- National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
- South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA)
- Palmetto State Teachers Association (PSTA)
- South Carolina Coaches Association (SCCA)
Leadership and Community Service
Mentor & Coach — Beaufort County School District
ADEPT Teacher Evaluator — Beaufort County School District
Youth Program Leader — Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton | 2018 – 2024
- Coordinated recreational athletic activities and academic mentorship programs to promote youth development.
Veteran, United States Air Force — Gulf War Era Service (Honorable Discharge) | 1999
Timeline
Career & Technical Education | Athletic Director
Beaufort County School District
08.2010 - Current
Career & Technical Education
Beaufort County School District
01.2006 - 06.2010
Deputy Sheriff | School Resource Officer (SRO)
Jasper County Sheriff's Office
04.2001 - 01.2006
Executive Certificate - Public Administration
Liberty University
Master of Science - Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Limestone College