
Name: Rick Murphy
What Subject/classes/sports/clubs do you teach/coach/advise: Band
How long teaching: 39 years at THS: 3 years
Family: I have two grown children and two lovely grandchildren – Ruby and Lily.
Favorite thing about teaching: Conducting the Wind Symphony (concert season)
Least favorite thing about teaching: Having to deal with unruly students (a rarity)
Hobby outside of school: Tennis/racquetball
People would be surprised to know: I have 38 pairs of Nike Vapor tennis shoes.
Most memorable moment as a teacher: Winning my 1st State Marching Band Championship in Tennessee (won 5)