Meet Dr. Matthew J. Murphy
Award Winning Leader
Award-winning K12 Supt (ret) & interim administrator; Ramapo College (adj prof); West Bergen Foundation; mental health advocate.
At the forefront of purpose-driven leadership, Dr. Murphy excels in translating ambitious visions into tangible results. His exceptional aptitude for aligning individual actions with overarching goals has positioned him as a prominent figure in K-12 education, leadership, and mental health.
EXPERIENCES
Superintendent; Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Director of Elementary Education; Principal; Vice Principal; Teacher; Adjunct Professor – Ramapo College
EDUCATION
- Ed. D. 2002 Fordham University Administration and Supervision
- P. D. 1996 Fordham University Administration and Supervision
- M. S. 1993 Long Island University Technology in Education
- B. S. 1990 University of Rhode Island Elementary Education
AWARDS
2020:
NJSPRA Communicator of the Year Award
2018
NJ Governor’s Council Ambassador Award on Mental Health
2017
Bergen County Association of School Administrators Distinguished Service Award
2016
Apple Distinguished Program (Ramsey Public Schools)
2015
New Jersey Administrator’s Association Northern Regional Superintendent of the Year Award
2006
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association Principal of the Year: Rewarding Visionary Leadership Award
2002
David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research award winner for doctoral research
Presentations/Workshops
- Elevate Guam 2024 Conference – Keynote – Modern Education
- Design to Foster Connection and Community – November. 2023
- Resilient Leadership: Navigating Stress with Confidence – July, 2023
- Teaching for Understanding – July and August, 2023
- Embrace the Potential: AI Strategies for Educational Leaders July 23
- Wellness: The Intersection of Public Education, Non-Profit, and For-Profit – NJASA Spring Conference 2022
- Are We Okay? – NJASA Techspo, January. 2022
- NJ Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health, Rutgers University, MTTC, December. 2021
- Engaging Diverse Learners Through Student Choice – AASA National Conference, February. 2018
- Transform Student Thinking and Digital Citizenship for School Leaders, NJASA TechSpo, January. 2018
- Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching Convening NJPA October. 2017 – “#GetToHow”
- NJASA TECHSPO & NJASA Spring Conference 2014 – “The SGO Solution: An Offering of a Virtual Learning Community”
- NJDOE Presentation – “The Principal’s Role in Leading Implementation of the Common Core Standards”
- “Unified to Advance Instructional Practice in a New Age of Accountability”
- “The New CCCC: Connecting the Common in the Core to Create Coherence”
- NJASA Workshop– “Becoming a 21st Century Communication District”
- ASCD National Conference – “National Awards for Significant School Change: Critical Lessons About School Renewal”
