Winning Teachers 2005
Sandra Murray
Mathematics Teacher
Tecumseh Public School
Chatham
Sandra Murray teaches Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics at Tecumseh Public School in Chatham.
Her nominator for the OTIP Teaching Award says that she is a teacher who “challenges, inspires, supports, and cares for her students, colleagues and school community.”
Many of her colleagues sent in letters of support, and their comments echo the same glowing characteristics of this elementary teacher.
We also heard from parents whose lives have been touched by Sandy Murray. They particularly emphasize her ability to challenge and encourage her students to be the best they can be. One parent told us that Sandy Murray was “…the brightest, shiniest…” star teacher and “most deserving of a special award of recognition.”
We heard from the school board officials and Sandy Murray’s principal.
And we heard, as well, from former and current students:
“This teacher has a spark like no other teacher I’ve ever had, and that spark is the joy of teaching.”
“I look forward to seeing her every day, we have a lot of fun together and of course, I have learned a lot from her in so many ways.”
“Mrs. Murray is an outstanding teacher, fabulous coach, great role model and she is always involved in things at Tecumseh.”
“I just feel sorry for the students who won’t be able to have Mrs. Murray as their teacher next year, because she’s retiring.”
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