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Portrait of Peggy Murphy

Honor Society® member

Peggy Murphy

Teacher at Sharon Christian Academy

  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Psychology
  • Class of 2016
  • Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Member since August 2015

Education

  • Penn State University

    Psychology/Humanities

    2013 – 2016

Honors and awards

  • Ann Wansack Award

    Non-traditional student with high academic achievements who is a mother and very involved in the college helping other students and is an active member in organizations on campus.

  • Dennis W. Bartholomew Outstanding Adult Student Award

    Recognizes a student over the age of 21 who has completed at least 36 credits and who is distinguished by scholarship, service and success in coping with numerous roles and overcoming difficult circumstances in the pursuit of education.

  • Academic Achievement Award

    Awarded for high academic standing -- awarded every semester attended

  • Dean's List

    Every semester attended

Goals and interests

Graduate school interests

Youngstown State University, Slippery Rock University, Geneva College--each for a Masters in either Special Education or Psychology.

Outside the classroom

My hobbies are reading, writing poetry and music lyrics, short stories, and gardening.

Experience

  • Teacher

    Sharon Christian Academy

    Jan 2000 – May 2009

Volunteering

  • Attendant

    AOJ Club

    Mar 2015 – Mar 2016

  • Basket Raffle Coordinator

    Dram Club Penn State

    Dec 2014 – Dec 2016

  • Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide

    Sharon Christian Academy

    Jan 2000 – May 2003

  • It's Story Time creator and director; pre-school story and activities program

    Paynes Corners Church and Local Libraries and Local Mall for Kids' Day Fest

    Jan 1997 – Dec 1999

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information