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Linda Murphy

Associate Director, Literacy Programs

What I like most about my role within the Center is…

Partnering with teachers, coaches, and school leaders to strengthen literacy instruction. Working collaboratively to implement strong literacy practices and foster a shared commitment to continuous improvement and success for all students. Seeing educators grow in confidence and witnessing the positive impact on students makes this work especially rewarding. 

What I believe in

Every student can learn and thrive. Our responsibility is to create intentional, responsive instructional pathways that provide each learner with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to achieve success. 

Previous work highlights

Principal of an intermediate school, Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies and Reading, District Trainer for Literacy Collaborative Intermediate, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and classroom teacher. 

Favorite book

I have many favorites, and the list keeps growing!

Fun fact

I am a quilter! 

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, State University of New York Oswego 
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Stony Brook State University 
SDA in Educational Administration, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 

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Featured Blog Posts

June 24, 2026 Wendy Vaulton, Associate Director for Reading Recovery & Early Interventions

Better Together: The Case for Cluster Coaching

Discover how cluster coaching helps educators learn together, build confidence, and strengthen student outcomes.

June 11, 2026 Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer

Notebooks: Helping Students Notice, Wonder, and Think on Paper

One simple but powerful way teachers can nurture students’ curiosity is through notebooks. In classrooms, notebooks are not merely places to record learning; they create space for students to collect questions, sketches, observations, discoveries, and evolving ideas.

May 20, 2026 Cindy Downend, Director

Poolside PD

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and dive into a great book that refreshes your literacy knowledge. In this blog post, Cindy Downend shares a thoughtful collection of professional texts for literacy educators — covering early literacy, writing instruction, purposeful reading, and evidence-based teaching practices — all perfect for your summer poolside PD.