Sonya Murray

Background

About Sonya Murray

Who is Dr. Sonya Murray? Sonya is a trailblazing educator, entrepreneur, and leader, positively empowering people of all levels. She is an author and dedicated, experienced, passionate, and award-winning leadership coach with a proven academic track- record in suburban and urban environments. Dr. Murray is a champion for equity and excellence for all students committed to a growth mindset. She has served in various leadership roles that impact positive change for systemic improvement. Skilled in Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development Program Implementation, Inclusivity, Equity & Diversity Awareness, Culture Change, & Sustainability, and Public Speaking; Dr. Murray is a transformative leader with a Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. She also holds a Superintendent's License in Missouri. Dr. Sonya Murray is currently a Missouri Leadership Development Specialist with Education Plus and a former Director of School Support- Ohio at The Achievement Network. She is responsible for coaching leaders on standards alignment and best practices for organizational effectiveness and student achievement. Six of the highest growth schools were coached by Sonya at The Achievement Network, earning her a Service to Schools Award. Before leadership coaching roles, she held positions as Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development, Principal, Effective Instruction Coordinator, Reading Specialist, and Teacher. She was elected Teacher of the Year in 2002 and has Superintendent Licensure. Dr. Murray possesses the following leadership traits-the ability to develop a student-centered vision recognizes the need for advancing equity in schools and organizations-the ability to foster, develop and sustain effective relationships and partnerships at every level -creative thinking -problem-solving, effective planning -the ability to communicate with a diverse population -develop the school, home, and community partnerships -curriculum development -using data to drive instruction -develop a research-based curriculum - superb presentation skills and has introduced key public figures such as (Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Dr. Hill Harper)