HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 12/18/2015Recognizing Principal Nancy J. Murphy's contribution to the citizens of
Milton
WHEREAS, Summit Hill Elementary School is consistently one of the top
performing elementary schools in the state of Georgia, and;
WHEREAS, Summit Hill Elementary School principal Nancy Murphy is retiring at
the end of this term, after more than 9 years of service to North
Fulton and to the Milton community, and;
WHEREAS, during her tenure at Summit Hill, school enrollment grew to well
over 1 ,000 students, making it one of the largest elementary schools
in Fulton County until Birmingham Falls opened; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Murphy has worked for Fulton County schools for more than 24
years; and,
WHEREAS, her extensive education career began as a student bus driver in
Alamance County, NC, and included time as an art teacher in
North Carolina, New Orleans, and New Jersey, and instructor for
Kennesaw State and Georgia State Universities, as well as a
National Faculty Member of the Smithsonian Institute; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Murphy's leadership style has epitomized the schools mission:
"To work passionately and collaboratively to inspire every student's
success in life and learning"; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Murphy's work has inspired many students, parents, and
educators to be better citizens, making more significant
contributions to our community, enhancing Milton's quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby
recognize and congratulate Principal Nancy J. Murphy for her 9 years of service
to the residents of the City of Milton, and for 30 years of service in education.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 21st day of
Dec 2015.