Currently the Junior High Reading Teacher, Mr. Murray begins his second year at St. Cajetan after serving 25 years as a public school middle school reading and language arts teacher in nearby Blue Island.

The father of 17-year-old twins (seniors in high school -- one at McAuley and the other at Evergreen Park), he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Illinois State University and a Master’s Degree in Teaching from National-Louis University.

A resident of nearby Evergreen Park, Mr. Murray enjoys teaching eager adolescent learners, especially bringing current topics, issues, and experiences right into his reading classroom.  When not teaching, Mr. Murray enjoys spending time with his family, preparing his kids--Thomas and Oliva--right now for college come August.  He also regularly attends rock concerts (most recently, Bruce Springsteen and coming up, Queen), as well as sporting events, particularly Cubs, Bears, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish games (big ND game coming up against USC).