Mrs. Kelly Murdoch is Appointed Principal of Tilghman Elementary

Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) has announced that Mrs. Kelly Murdoch will become principal of Tilghman Elementary School effective July 1, 2019, following the retirement of Mrs. Joyce Crow.

Mrs. Murdoch has served as Assistant Principal at Easton Elementary Moton since 2016.  She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master of Arts in English (ESOL) from Salisbury University, and she is certified at the Administrator II level.  She began her career in education at Fort Worth Independent School district where she taught first grade.  She joined TCPS in 1999 as a first grade teacher at White Marsh Elementary.  She also taught second grade and physical education until 2014.  She held the role of Administrative Intern at both White Marsh and Chapel District Elementary Schools during the 2015-2016 school year.

“I am honored and look forward to serving Talbot County Public Schools and the Tilghman community in this new role,” said Mrs. Murdoch. “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead TES, knowing the strength of this wonderful school is founded in the collaboration and partnerships that exist between families, community, and the dedication of the staff.

Mrs. Murdoch is a member of National Association of Elementary School Principals and the  Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.  She served as grade level chairperson on the School Improvement Team at White Marsh Elementary from 2002-2009, on the TCPS Strategic Planning Committee in 2014-2015, and the Teacher Evaluation Committee from 2011 – 2014.  She both attended and presented at the Educator Effectiveness Academy in 2011 – 2013.  She has also served as a School Improvement Chairperson, and successfully completed the Maryland Aspiring Principals’ Institute as well as the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Training.  She resides in Cordova with her husband Billy and their two daughters, both of whom attend Talbot County Public Schools.

“Mrs. Murdoch is a perfect fit for Tilghman Elementary,” said Dr. Kelly Griffith, Superintendent. “She values the opinions of others, collaborates with stakeholders, and leads with integrity.”